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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.98, 14,265.09 and 5,126.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.98, 14,265.09 and 5,126.49 is: 7,693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.98 : 14,265.09 = 5,126.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.98/14,265.09 = 5,126.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.98x = 14,265.09 × 5,126.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.98x = 73,129,841.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,129,841.23/9,505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.04

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