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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.76, 14,291.69 and 5,087.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.76, 14,291.69 and 5,087.22 is: 7,628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.76 : 14,291.69 = 5,087.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.76/14,291.69 = 5,087.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.76x = 14,291.69 × 5,087.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.76x = 72,704,971.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,704,971.20/9,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,628.45

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