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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.69, 13,130.37 and 5,265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.69, 13,130.37 and 5,265.83 is: 7,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.69 : 13,130.37 = 5,265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.69/13,130.37 = 5,265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.69x = 13,130.37 × 5,265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.69x = 69,142,329.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,142,329.08/9,514.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.90

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