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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.72, 14,172.92 and 5,504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.72, 14,172.92 and 5,504.32 is: 8,253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.72 : 14,172.92 = 5,504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.72/14,172.92 = 5,504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.72x = 14,172.92 × 5,504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.72x = 78,012,287.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,012,287.01/9,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,253.77

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