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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.21, 14,316.31 and 5,170.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.21, 14,316.31 and 5,170.21 is: 7,755.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.21 : 14,316.31 = 5,170.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.21/14,316.31 = 5,170.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.21x = 14,316.31 × 5,170.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.21x = 74,018,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,018,280.41/9,544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,755.31

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