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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.41, 14,160.93 and 5,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.41, 14,160.93 and 5,061.76 is: 7,593.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.41 : 14,160.93 = 5,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.41/14,160.93 = 5,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.41x = 14,160.93 × 5,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.41x = 71,679,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,679,229.04/9,439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.61

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