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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.10, 14,266.80 and 5,064.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.10, 14,266.80 and 5,064.30 is: 7,602.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.10 : 14,266.80 = 5,064.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.10/14,266.80 = 5,064.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.10x = 14,266.80 × 5,064.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.10x = 72,251,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,251,355.24/9,503.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.92

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