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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.51, 14,211.44 and 5,313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.51, 14,211.44 and 5,313.01 is: 7,973.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.51 : 14,211.44 = 5,313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.51/14,211.44 = 5,313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.51x = 14,211.44 × 5,313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.51x = 75,505,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,505,522.83/9,469.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,973.54

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