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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.46, 14,160.12 and 5,068.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.46, 14,160.12 and 5,068.06 is: 7,596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.46 : 14,160.12 = 5,068.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.46/14,160.12 = 5,068.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.46x = 14,160.12 × 5,068.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.46x = 71,764,337.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,764,337.77/9,447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,596.15

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