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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.16, 13,970.85 and 5,102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.16, 13,970.85 and 5,102.54 is: 7,651.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.16 : 13,970.85 = 5,102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.16/13,970.85 = 5,102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.16x = 13,970.85 × 5,102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.16x = 71,286,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,286,820.96/9,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.95

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