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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.09, 14,154.90 and 5,059.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.09, 14,154.90 and 5,059.37 is: 7,583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.09 : 14,154.90 = 5,059.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.09/14,154.90 = 5,059.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.09x = 14,154.90 × 5,059.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.09x = 71,614,805.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,614,805.64/9,443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,583.84

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