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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.55, 13,512.24 and 5,318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.55, 13,512.24 and 5,318.52 is: 7,972.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.55 : 13,512.24 = 5,318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.55/13,512.24 = 5,318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.55x = 13,512.24 × 5,318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.55x = 71,865,118.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,865,118.68/9,014.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,972.12

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