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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.09, 14,124.34 and 5,466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.09, 14,124.34 and 5,466.26 is: 8,195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.09 : 14,124.34 = 5,466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.09/14,124.34 = 5,466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.09x = 14,124.34 × 5,466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.09x = 77,207,356.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,207,356.91/9,421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,195.16

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