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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.74, 14,098.50 and 5,015.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.74, 14,098.50 and 5,015.34 is: 7,526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.74 : 14,098.50 = 5,015.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.74/14,098.50 = 5,015.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.74x = 14,098.50 × 5,015.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.74x = 70,708,770.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,708,770.99/9,394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.42

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