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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.83, 14,177.17 and 5,016.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.83, 14,177.17 and 5,016.58 is: 7,518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.83 : 14,177.17 = 5,016.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.83/14,177.17 = 5,016.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.83x = 14,177.17 × 5,016.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.83x = 71,120,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,120,907.48/9,459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,518.20

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