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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.56, 14,161.28 and 5,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.56, 14,161.28 and 5,059.56 is: 7,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.56 : 14,161.28 = 5,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.56/14,161.28 = 5,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.56x = 14,161.28 × 5,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.56x = 71,649,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,649,902.10/9,433.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.21

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