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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.31, 14,146.92 and 5,270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.31, 14,146.92 and 5,270.05 is: 7,908.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.31 : 14,146.92 = 5,270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.31/14,146.92 = 5,270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.31x = 14,146.92 × 5,270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.31x = 74,554,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,554,995.77/9,427.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.40

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