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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451, 14,178.36 and 5,296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451, 14,178.36 and 5,296.90 is: 7,946.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451 : 14,178.36 = 5,296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451/14,178.36 = 5,296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451x = 14,178.36 × 5,296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451x = 75,101,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,101,355.08/9,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,946.39

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