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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.91, 14,157.18 and 5,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.91, 14,157.18 and 5,059.26 is: 7,589.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.91 : 14,157.18 = 5,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.91/14,157.18 = 5,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.91x = 14,157.18 × 5,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.91x = 71,624,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,624,854.49/9,436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.87

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