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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.84, 14,183.16 and 5,020.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.84, 14,183.16 and 5,020.58 is: 7,524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.84 : 14,183.16 = 5,020.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.84/14,183.16 = 5,020.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.84x = 14,183.16 × 5,020.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.84x = 71,207,689.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,207,689.43/9,463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.19

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