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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.55, 14,093.70 and 5,012.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.55, 14,093.70 and 5,012.08 is: 7,521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.55 : 14,093.70 = 5,012.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.55/14,093.70 = 5,012.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.55x = 14,093.70 × 5,012.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.55x = 70,638,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,638,697.87/9,391.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521.52

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