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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.19, 13,931.64 and 5,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.19, 13,931.64 and 5,130 is: 7,688.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.19 : 13,931.64 = 5,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.19/13,931.64 = 5,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.19x = 13,931.64 × 5,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.19x = 71,469,313.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,469,313.20/9,296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,688.02

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