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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.83, 14,286.65 and 5,138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.83, 14,286.65 and 5,138.19 is: 7,710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.83 : 14,286.65 = 5,138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.83/14,286.65 = 5,138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.83x = 14,286.65 × 5,138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.83x = 73,407,496.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,407,496.47/9,520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,710.20

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