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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.70, 14,246.10 and 5,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.70, 14,246.10 and 5,113.70 is: 7,663.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.70 : 14,246.10 = 5,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.70/14,246.10 = 5,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.70x = 14,246.10 × 5,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.70x = 72,850,281.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,850,281.57/9,505.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.85

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