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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.03, 14,125.29 and 5,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.03, 14,125.29 and 5,266.56 is: 7,894.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.03 : 14,125.29 = 5,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.03/14,125.29 = 5,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.03x = 14,125.29 × 5,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.03x = 74,391,687.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,391,687.30/9,423.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,894.67

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