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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.79, 14,299.58 and 5,101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.79, 14,299.58 and 5,101.08 is: 7,643.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.79 : 14,299.58 = 5,101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.79/14,299.58 = 5,101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.79x = 14,299.58 × 5,101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.79x = 72,943,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,943,350.05/9,542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.82

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