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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.39, 14,256.18 and 5,117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.39, 14,256.18 and 5,117.97 is: 7,679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.39 : 14,256.18 = 5,117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.39/14,256.18 = 5,117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.39x = 14,256.18 × 5,117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.39x = 72,962,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,962,604.68/9,501.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.15

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