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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.20, 14,273.46 and 5,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.20, 14,273.46 and 5,131.56 is: 7,698.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.20 : 14,273.46 = 5,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.20/14,273.46 = 5,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.20x = 14,273.46 × 5,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.20x = 73,245,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,245,116.40/9,514.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,698.51

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