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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.92, 14,149.68 and 5,272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.92, 14,149.68 and 5,272.04 is: 7,915.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.92 : 14,149.68 = 5,272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.92/14,149.68 = 5,272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.92x = 14,149.68 × 5,272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.92x = 74,597,678.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,597,678.95/9,423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,915.78

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