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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.56, 14,164.28 and 5,061.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.56, 14,164.28 and 5,061.56 is: 7,598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.56 : 14,164.28 = 5,061.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.56/14,164.28 = 5,061.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.56x = 14,164.28 × 5,061.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.56x = 71,693,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,693,353.08/9,435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,598.21

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