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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.55, 14,178.62 and 5,291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.55, 14,178.62 and 5,291.90 is: 7,927.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.55 : 14,178.62 = 5,291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.55/14,178.62 = 5,291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.55x = 14,178.62 × 5,291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.55x = 75,031,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,031,834.68/9,464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,927.67

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