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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.84, 14,195.71 and 5,303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.84, 14,195.71 and 5,303.86 is: 7,955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.84 : 14,195.71 = 5,303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.84/14,195.71 = 5,303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.84x = 14,195.71 × 5,303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.84x = 75,292,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,292,058.44/9,463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.76

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