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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.15, 14,270.58 and 5,825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.15, 14,270.58 and 5,825.12 is: 8,730.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.15 : 14,270.58 = 5,825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.15/14,270.58 = 5,825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.15x = 14,270.58 × 5,825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.15x = 83,127,769.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,127,769.62/9,521.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,730.86

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