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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.48, 14,261.16 and 5,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.48, 14,261.16 and 5,127 is: 7,690.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.48 : 14,261.16 = 5,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.48/14,261.16 = 5,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.48x = 14,261.16 × 5,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.48x = 73,116,967.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,116,967.32/9,507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,690.47

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