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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.24, 14,271.46 and 5,130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.24, 14,271.46 and 5,130.74 is: 7,699.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.24 : 14,271.46 = 5,130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.24/14,271.46 = 5,130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.24x = 14,271.46 × 5,130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.24x = 73,223,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,223,150.68/9,510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,699.40

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