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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.39, 14,170.77 and 5,073.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.39, 14,170.77 and 5,073.39 is: 7,609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.39 : 14,170.77 = 5,073.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.39/14,170.77 = 5,073.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.39x = 14,170.77 × 5,073.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.39x = 71,893,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,893,842.81/9,447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,609.92

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