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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.76, 14,275.26 and 5,133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.76, 14,275.26 and 5,133.24 is: 7,703.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.76 : 14,275.26 = 5,133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.76/14,275.26 = 5,133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.76x = 14,275.26 × 5,133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.76x = 73,278,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,278,335.64/9,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,703.16

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