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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.96, 14,333.18 and 5,122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.96, 14,333.18 and 5,122.48 is: 7,667.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.96 : 14,333.18 = 5,122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.96/14,333.18 = 5,122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.96x = 14,333.18 × 5,122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.96x = 73,421,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,421,427.89/9,575.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,667.27

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