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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.50, 12,751.90 and 5,514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.50, 12,751.90 and 5,514.50 is: 7,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.50 : 12,751.90 = 5,514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.50/12,751.90 = 5,514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.50x = 12,751.90 × 5,514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.50x = 70,320,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,320,352.55/9,240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.02

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