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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.23, 14,866.38 and 5,245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.23, 14,866.38 and 5,245.54 is: 7,851.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.23 : 14,866.38 = 5,245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.23/14,866.38 = 5,245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.23x = 14,866.38 × 5,245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.23x = 77,982,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,982,190.95/9,932.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,851.43

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