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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.55, 14,175.18 and 5,751.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.55, 14,175.18 and 5,751.51 is: 8,617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.55 : 14,175.18 = 5,751.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.55/14,175.18 = 5,751.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.55x = 14,175.18 × 5,751.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.55x = 81,528,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,528,689.52/9,460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.76

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