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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.62, 14,151.90 and 5,273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.62, 14,151.90 and 5,273.36 is: 7,913.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.62 : 14,151.90 = 5,273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.62/14,151.90 = 5,273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.62x = 14,151.90 × 5,273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.62x = 74,628,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,628,063.38/9,430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,913.38

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