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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.90, 14,152.20 and 5,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.90, 14,152.20 and 5,741.20 is: 8,604.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.90 : 14,152.20 = 5,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.90/14,152.20 = 5,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.90x = 14,152.20 × 5,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.90x = 81,250,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,250,610.64/9,442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.41

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