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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.79, 14,627.60 and 5,069.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.79, 14,627.60 and 5,069.38 is: 7,604.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.79 : 14,627.60 = 5,069.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.79/14,627.60 = 5,069.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.79x = 14,627.60 × 5,069.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.79x = 74,152,862.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,152,862.89/9,751.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.03

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