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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.95, 14,327.19 and 5,118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.95, 14,327.19 and 5,118.48 is: 7,661.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.95 : 14,327.19 = 5,118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.95/14,327.19 = 5,118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.95x = 14,327.19 × 5,118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.95x = 73,333,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,333,435.47/9,571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,661.28

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