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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.30, 14,153.40 and 5,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.30, 14,153.40 and 5,274.60 is: 7,919.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.30 : 14,153.40 = 5,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.30/14,153.40 = 5,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.30x = 14,153.40 × 5,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.30x = 74,653,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,653,523.64/9,426.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,919.71

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