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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.74, 14,214.39 and 5,094.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.74, 14,214.39 and 5,094.06 is: 7,636.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.74 : 14,214.39 = 5,094.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.74/14,214.39 = 5,094.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.74x = 14,214.39 × 5,094.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.74x = 72,408,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,408,955.52/9,481.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,636.67

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