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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.09, 14,412.56 and 5,174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.09, 14,412.56 and 5,174.13 is: 7,756.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.09 : 14,412.56 = 5,174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.09/14,412.56 = 5,174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.09x = 14,412.56 × 5,174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.09x = 74,572,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,572,511.94/9,614.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,756.59

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