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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.28, 14,202.48 and 5,570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.28, 14,202.48 and 5,570.96 is: 8,360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.28 : 14,202.48 = 5,570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.28/14,202.48 = 5,570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.28x = 14,202.48 × 5,570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.28x = 79,121,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,121,447.98/9,463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.89

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