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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.82, 14,271.39 and 5,130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.82, 14,271.39 and 5,130.18 is: 7,696.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.82 : 14,271.39 = 5,130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.82/14,271.39 = 5,130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.82x = 14,271.39 × 5,130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.82x = 73,214,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,214,799.55/9,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.43

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