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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.21, 14,133.96 and 5,263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.21, 14,133.96 and 5,263.11 is: 7,889.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.21 : 14,133.96 = 5,263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.21/14,133.96 = 5,263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.21x = 14,133.96 × 5,263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.21x = 74,388,586.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,388,586.22/9,429.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,889.16

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