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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.53, 14,118.32 and 5,467.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.53, 14,118.32 and 5,467.49 is: 8,190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.53 : 14,118.32 = 5,467.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.53/14,118.32 = 5,467.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.53x = 14,118.32 × 5,467.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.53x = 77,191,675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,191,675.49/9,424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.51

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