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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.89, 14,176.02 and 5,076.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.89, 14,176.02 and 5,076.89 is: 7,615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.89 : 14,176.02 = 5,076.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.89/14,176.02 = 5,076.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.89x = 14,176.02 × 5,076.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.89x = 71,970,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,970,094.18/9,450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,615.17

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