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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.30, 14,095.65 and 5,012.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.30, 14,095.65 and 5,012.30 is: 7,527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.30 : 14,095.65 = 5,012.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.30/14,095.65 = 5,012.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.30x = 14,095.65 × 5,012.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.30x = 70,651,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,651,626.50/9,386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.10

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