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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.34, 14,147.25 and 5,915.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.34, 14,147.25 and 5,915.11 is: 8,874.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.34 : 14,147.25 = 5,915.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.34/14,147.25 = 5,915.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.34x = 14,147.25 × 5,915.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.34x = 83,682,539.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,682,539.95/9,429.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,874.70

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