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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.91, 14,243.42 and 5,111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.91, 14,243.42 and 5,111.15 is: 7,660.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.91 : 14,243.42 = 5,111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.91/14,243.42 = 5,111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.91x = 14,243.42 × 5,111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.91x = 72,800,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,800,197.69/9,502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,660.83

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