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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.16, 14,141.46 and 5,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.16, 14,141.46 and 5,041.32 is: 7,563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.16 : 14,141.46 = 5,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.16/14,141.46 = 5,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.16x = 14,141.46 × 5,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.16x = 71,291,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,291,625.13/9,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,563.97

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