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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,707.26, 14,550.51 and 5,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,707.26, 14,550.51 and 5,022.56 is: 7,528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,707.26 : 14,550.51 = 5,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,707.26/14,550.51 = 5,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,707.26x = 14,550.51 × 5,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,707.26x = 73,080,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,080,809.51/9,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.47

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