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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.09, 14,166.36 and 5,009.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.09, 14,166.36 and 5,009.64 is: 7,500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.09 : 14,166.36 = 5,009.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.09/14,166.36 = 5,009.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.09x = 14,166.36 × 5,009.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.09x = 70,968,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,968,363.71/9,462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.28

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