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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.26, 14,287.30 and 5,359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.26, 14,287.30 and 5,359.16 is: 8,046.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.26 : 14,287.30 = 5,359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.26/14,287.30 = 5,359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.26x = 14,287.30 × 5,359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.26x = 76,567,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,567,948.99/9,516.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,046.01

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