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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.67, 14,148.80 and 5,277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.67, 14,148.80 and 5,277.11 is: 7,912.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.67 : 14,148.80 = 5,277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.67/14,148.80 = 5,277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.67x = 14,148.80 × 5,277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.67x = 74,664,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,664,676.84/9,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,912.19

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