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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.52, 14,121.30 and 5,469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.52, 14,121.30 and 5,469.46 is: 8,193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.52 : 14,121.30 = 5,469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.52/14,121.30 = 5,469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.52x = 14,121.30 × 5,469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.52x = 77,235,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,235,885.50/9,426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.47

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