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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.26, 14,419.71 and 5,221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.26, 14,419.71 and 5,221.14 is: 7,834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.26 : 14,419.71 = 5,221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.26/14,419.71 = 5,221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.26x = 14,419.71 × 5,221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.26x = 75,287,324.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,287,324.67/9,610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,834.06

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