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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.04, 14,133.33 and 5,259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.04, 14,133.33 and 5,259.72 is: 7,889.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.04 : 14,133.33 = 5,259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.04/14,133.33 = 5,259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.04x = 14,133.33 × 5,259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.04x = 74,337,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,337,358.47/9,422.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,889.73

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