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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.89, 14,179.66 and 5,296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.89, 14,179.66 and 5,296.59 is: 7,945.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.89 : 14,179.66 = 5,296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.89/14,179.66 = 5,296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.89x = 14,179.66 × 5,296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.89x = 75,103,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,103,832.12/9,451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,945.91

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