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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.41, 14,161.71 and 5,288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.41, 14,161.71 and 5,288.28 is: 7,928.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.41 : 14,161.71 = 5,288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.41/14,161.71 = 5,288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.41x = 14,161.71 × 5,288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.41x = 74,891,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,891,087.76/9,445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,928.83

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