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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.41, 13,806.69 and 5,047.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.41, 13,806.69 and 5,047.47 is: 7,570.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.41 : 13,806.69 = 5,047.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.41/13,806.69 = 5,047.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.41x = 13,806.69 × 5,047.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.41x = 69,688,853.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,688,853.57/9,205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.42

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