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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.20, 14,253.30 and 5,121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.20, 14,253.30 and 5,121.72 is: 7,682.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.20 : 14,253.30 = 5,121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.20/14,253.30 = 5,121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.20x = 14,253.30 × 5,121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.20x = 73,001,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,001,411.68/9,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.58

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