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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.26, 14,290.30 and 5,361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.26, 14,290.30 and 5,361.16 is: 8,049.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.26 : 14,290.30 = 5,361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.26/14,290.30 = 5,361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.26x = 14,290.30 × 5,361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.26x = 76,612,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,612,584.75/9,518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.01

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