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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.73, 14,252.73 and 5,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.73, 14,252.73 and 5,118.24 is: 7,680.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.73 : 14,252.73 = 5,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.73/14,252.73 = 5,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.73x = 14,252.73 × 5,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.73x = 72,948,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,948,892.80/9,497.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,680.67

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