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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.86, 14,276.52 and 5,127.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.86, 14,276.52 and 5,127.21 is: 7,693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.86 : 14,276.52 = 5,127.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.86/14,276.52 = 5,127.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.86x = 14,276.52 × 5,127.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.86x = 73,198,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,198,716.11/9,514.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.09

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