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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.22, 14,169.72 and 5,291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.22, 14,169.72 and 5,291.14 is: 7,937.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.22 : 14,169.72 = 5,291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.22/14,169.72 = 5,291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.22x = 14,169.72 × 5,291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.22x = 74,973,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,973,972.28/9,445.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,937.77

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