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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.76, 14,292.55 and 5,362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.76, 14,292.55 and 5,362.66 is: 8,051.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.76 : 14,292.55 = 5,362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.76/14,292.55 = 5,362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.76x = 14,292.55 × 5,362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.76x = 76,646,086.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,646,086.18/9,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,051.26

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