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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.47, 14,145.71 and 5,041.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.47, 14,145.71 and 5,041.89 is: 7,562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.47 : 14,145.71 = 5,041.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.47/14,145.71 = 5,041.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.47x = 14,145.71 × 5,041.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.47x = 71,321,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,321,088.58/9,430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.84

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