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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.56, 14,236.92 and 5,107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.56, 14,236.92 and 5,107.56 is: 7,654.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.56 : 14,236.92 = 5,107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.56/14,236.92 = 5,107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.56x = 14,236.92 × 5,107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.56x = 72,715,923.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,715,923.12/9,499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,654.66

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