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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.76, 14,179.98 and 5,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.76, 14,179.98 and 5,056.52 is: 7,602.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.76 : 14,179.98 = 5,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.76/14,179.98 = 5,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.76x = 14,179.98 × 5,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.76x = 71,701,352.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,701,352.47/9,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.92

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