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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.54, 14,261.52 and 5,814.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.54, 14,261.52 and 5,814.08 is: 8,716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.54 : 14,261.52 = 5,814.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.54/14,261.52 = 5,814.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.54x = 14,261.52 × 5,814.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.54x = 82,917,618.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,917,618.20/9,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,716.66

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