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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.44, 14,247.36 and 5,102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.44, 14,247.36 and 5,102.08 is: 7,666.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.44 : 14,247.36 = 5,102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.44/14,247.36 = 5,102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.44x = 14,247.36 × 5,102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.44x = 72,691,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,691,170.51/9,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,666.68

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