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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.34, 14,268.51 and 5,157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.34, 14,268.51 and 5,157.38 is: 7,736.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.34 : 14,268.51 = 5,157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.34/14,268.51 = 5,157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.34x = 14,268.51 × 5,157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.34x = 73,588,056.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,588,056.76/9,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.06

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