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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.96, 14,161.02 and 5,287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.96, 14,161.02 and 5,287.12 is: 7,921.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.96 : 14,161.02 = 5,287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.96/14,161.02 = 5,287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.96x = 14,161.02 × 5,287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.96x = 74,871,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,871,012.06/9,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,921.22

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