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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.19, 13,933.14 and 5,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.19, 13,933.14 and 5,131 is: 7,689.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.19 : 13,933.14 = 5,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.19/13,933.14 = 5,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.19x = 13,933.14 × 5,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.19x = 71,490,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,490,941.34/9,297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,689.52

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