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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.76, 14,298.84 and 5,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.76, 14,298.84 and 5,151.36 is: 7,728.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.76 : 14,298.84 = 5,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.76/14,298.84 = 5,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.76x = 14,298.84 × 5,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.76x = 73,658,472.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,658,472.42/9,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.50

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