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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.92, 14,127.15 and 5,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.92, 14,127.15 and 5,255.60 is: 7,883.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.92 : 14,127.15 = 5,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.92/14,127.15 = 5,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.92x = 14,127.15 × 5,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.92x = 74,246,552.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,246,552.63/9,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,883.54

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