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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.83, 14,175.67 and 5,015.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.83, 14,175.67 and 5,015.58 is: 7,516.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.83 : 14,175.67 = 5,015.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.83/14,175.67 = 5,015.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.83x = 14,175.67 × 5,015.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.83x = 71,099,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,099,206.94/9,458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.70

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