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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.72, 14,195.01 and 5,520.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.72, 14,195.01 and 5,520.91 is: 8,265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.72 : 14,195.01 = 5,520.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.72/14,195.01 = 5,520.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.72x = 14,195.01 × 5,520.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.72x = 78,369,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,369,372.66/9,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.31

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