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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.21, 14,135.46 and 5,264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.21, 14,135.46 and 5,264.11 is: 7,890.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.21 : 14,135.46 = 5,264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.21/14,135.46 = 5,264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.21x = 14,135.46 × 5,264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.21x = 74,410,616.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,410,616.34/9,430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,890.66

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