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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.82, 14,241.81 and 5,351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.82, 14,241.81 and 5,351.92 is: 8,020.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.82 : 14,241.81 = 5,351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.82/14,241.81 = 5,351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.82x = 14,241.81 × 5,351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.82x = 76,221,027.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,221,027.78/9,503.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.05

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