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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.55, 14,180.12 and 5,292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.55, 14,180.12 and 5,292.90 is: 7,929.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.55 : 14,180.12 = 5,292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.55/14,180.12 = 5,292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.55x = 14,180.12 × 5,292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.55x = 75,053,957.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,053,957.15/9,465.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,929.17

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