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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,711.47, 14,535.87 and 5,025.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,711.47, 14,535.87 and 5,025.02 is: 7,521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711.47 : 14,535.87 = 5,025.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711.47/14,535.87 = 5,025.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711.47x = 14,535.87 × 5,025.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711.47x = 73,043,037.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,043,037.47/9,711.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521.32

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