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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.02, 13,127.81 and 5,974.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.02, 13,127.81 and 5,974.73 is: 8,244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.02 : 13,127.81 = 5,974.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.02/13,127.81 = 5,974.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.02x = 13,127.81 × 5,974.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.02x = 78,435,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,435,120.24/9,514.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.16

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