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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.09, 14,252.99 and 5,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.09, 14,252.99 and 5,342.32 is: 8,005.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.09 : 14,252.99 = 5,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.09/14,252.99 = 5,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.09x = 14,252.99 × 5,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.09x = 76,144,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,144,033.54/9,511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.82

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