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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.84, 14,270.76 and 5,158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.84, 14,270.76 and 5,158.88 is: 7,738.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.84 : 14,270.76 = 5,158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.84/14,270.76 = 5,158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.84x = 14,270.76 × 5,158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.84x = 73,621,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,621,067.00/9,513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,738.31

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