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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.16, 14,146.69 and 5,269.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.16, 14,146.69 and 5,269.89 is: 7,908.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.16 : 14,146.69 = 5,269.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.16/14,146.69 = 5,269.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.16x = 14,146.69 × 5,269.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.16x = 74,551,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,551,500.16/9,427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.17

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