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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.91, 14,161.68 and 5,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.91, 14,161.68 and 5,062.26 is: 7,594.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.91 : 14,161.68 = 5,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.91/14,161.68 = 5,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.91x = 14,161.68 × 5,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.91x = 71,690,106.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,690,106.20/9,439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.37

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