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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.85, 14,316.21 and 5,094.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.85, 14,316.21 and 5,094.86 is: 7,644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.85 : 14,316.21 = 5,094.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.85/14,316.21 = 5,094.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.85x = 14,316.21 × 5,094.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.85x = 72,939,014.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,939,014.10/9,541.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,644.12

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