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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.90, 14,177.46 and 5,763.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.90, 14,177.46 and 5,763.21 is: 8,634.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.90 : 14,177.46 = 5,763.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.90/14,177.46 = 5,763.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.90x = 14,177.46 × 5,763.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.90x = 81,707,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,707,679.25/9,462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,634.53

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