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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.92, 14,219.33 and 5,051.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.92, 14,219.33 and 5,051.45 is: 7,560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.92 : 14,219.33 = 5,051.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.92/14,219.33 = 5,051.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.92x = 14,219.33 × 5,051.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.92x = 71,828,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,828,234.53/9,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.93

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