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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.81, 14,237.29 and 5,107.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.81, 14,237.29 and 5,107.81 is: 7,655.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.81 : 14,237.29 = 5,107.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.81/14,237.29 = 5,107.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.81x = 14,237.29 × 5,107.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.81x = 72,721,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,721,372.23/9,499.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,655.03

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