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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.44, 14,894.33 and 5,502.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.44, 14,894.33 and 5,502.26 is: 8,235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.44 : 14,894.33 = 5,502.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.44/14,894.33 = 5,502.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.44x = 14,894.33 × 5,502.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.44x = 81,952,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,952,401.71/9,951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,235.23

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