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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.13, 14,139.56 and 5,265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.13, 14,139.56 and 5,265.26 is: 7,905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.13 : 14,139.56 = 5,265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.13/14,139.56 = 5,265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.13x = 14,139.56 × 5,265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.13x = 74,448,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,448,459.69/9,417.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.64

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