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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.08, 14,242.82 and 5,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.08, 14,242.82 and 5,341.20 is: 8,013.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.08 : 14,242.82 = 5,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.08/14,242.82 = 5,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.08x = 14,242.82 × 5,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.08x = 76,073,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,073,723.48/9,493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.60

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