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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,509.70, 14,246.39 and 5,337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,509.70, 14,246.39 and 5,337.06 is: 7,995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,509.70 : 14,246.39 = 5,337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,509.70/14,246.39 = 5,337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,509.70x = 14,246.39 × 5,337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,509.70x = 76,033,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,033,811.53/9,509.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.40

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