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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.69, 14,158.40 and 5,273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.69, 14,158.40 and 5,273.10 is: 7,912.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.69 : 14,158.40 = 5,273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.69/14,158.40 = 5,273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.69x = 14,158.40 × 5,273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.69x = 74,658,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,658,632.67/9,435.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,912.37

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