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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.73, 14,263.23 and 5,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.73, 14,263.23 and 5,125.24 is: 7,691.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.73 : 14,263.23 = 5,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.73/14,263.23 = 5,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.73x = 14,263.23 × 5,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.73x = 73,102,476.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,102,476.93/9,504.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.17

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