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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.22, 14,136.96 and 5,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.22, 14,136.96 and 5,265.12 is: 7,892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.22 : 14,136.96 = 5,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.22/14,136.96 = 5,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.22x = 14,136.96 × 5,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.22x = 74,432,790.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,432,790.84/9,431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,892.17

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