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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.97, 14,164.85 and 5,287.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.97, 14,164.85 and 5,287.89 is: 7,932.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.97 : 14,164.85 = 5,287.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.97/14,164.85 = 5,287.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.97x = 14,164.85 × 5,287.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.97x = 74,902,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,902,168.67/9,441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,932.90

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