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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.26, 14,105.27 and 5,019.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.26, 14,105.27 and 5,019.86 is: 7,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.26 : 14,105.27 = 5,019.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.26/14,105.27 = 5,019.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.26x = 14,105.27 × 5,019.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.26x = 70,806,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,806,480.66/9,399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.20

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