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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,714.14, 14,539.88 and 5,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,714.14, 14,539.88 and 5,027.70 is: 7,525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,714.14 : 14,539.88 = 5,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,714.14/14,539.88 = 5,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,714.14x = 14,539.88 × 5,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,714.14x = 73,102,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,102,154.68/9,714.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.33

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