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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.80, 14,204.87 and 5,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.80, 14,204.87 and 5,026.51 is: 7,539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.80 : 14,204.87 = 5,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.80/14,204.87 = 5,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.80x = 14,204.87 × 5,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.80x = 71,400,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,400,921.10/9,470.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,539.06

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