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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.30, 14,127.15 and 5,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.30, 14,127.15 and 5,266.30 is: 7,894.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.30 : 14,127.15 = 5,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.30/14,127.15 = 5,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.30x = 14,127.15 × 5,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.30x = 74,397,810.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,397,810.05/9,424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,894.25

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