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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.27, 13,129.37 and 5,265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.27, 13,129.37 and 5,265.51 is: 7,266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.27 : 13,129.37 = 5,265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.27/13,129.37 = 5,265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.27x = 13,129.37 × 5,265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.27x = 69,132,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,132,880.34/9,514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.23

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