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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.08, 14,252.52 and 5,115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.08, 14,252.52 and 5,115.44 is: 7,676.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.08 : 14,252.52 = 5,115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.08/14,252.52 = 5,115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.08x = 14,252.52 × 5,115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.08x = 72,907,910.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,907,910.91/9,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,676.07

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