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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.79, 14,128.83 and 5,038.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.79, 14,128.83 and 5,038.47 is: 7,555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.79 : 14,128.83 = 5,038.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.79/14,128.83 = 5,038.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.79x = 14,128.83 × 5,038.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.79x = 71,187,686.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,187,686.09/9,421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.65

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