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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.76, 14,127.54 and 5,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.76, 14,127.54 and 5,034.76 is: 7,545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.76 : 14,127.54 = 5,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.76/14,127.54 = 5,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.76x = 14,127.54 × 5,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.76x = 71,128,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,128,773.29/9,426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.41

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