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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.34, 14,193.46 and 5,302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.34, 14,193.46 and 5,302.36 is: 7,953.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.34 : 14,193.46 = 5,302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.34/14,193.46 = 5,302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.34x = 14,193.46 × 5,302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.34x = 75,258,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,258,834.57/9,462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,953.51

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