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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.62, 14,154.87 and 5,275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.62, 14,154.87 and 5,275.35 is: 7,916.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.62 : 14,154.87 = 5,275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.62/14,154.87 = 5,275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.62x = 14,154.87 × 5,275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.62x = 74,671,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,671,893.45/9,432.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.35

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