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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.36, 14,251.83 and 5,127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.36, 14,251.83 and 5,127.36 is: 7,690.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.36 : 14,251.83 = 5,127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.36/14,251.83 = 5,127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.36x = 14,251.83 × 5,127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.36x = 73,074,263.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,074,263.07/9,501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,690.93

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