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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.86, 14,274.89 and 5,130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.86, 14,274.89 and 5,130.30 is: 7,697.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.86 : 14,274.89 = 5,130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.86/14,274.89 = 5,130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.86x = 14,274.89 × 5,130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.86x = 73,234,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,234,442.52/9,513.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.66

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