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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.08, 14,191.59 and 5,246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.08, 14,191.59 and 5,246.91 is: 7,870.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.08 : 14,191.59 = 5,246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.08/14,191.59 = 5,246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.08x = 14,191.59 × 5,246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.08x = 74,461,924.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,461,924.53/9,461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,870.35

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