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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.79, 14,197.19 and 5,994.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.79, 14,197.19 and 5,994.75 is: 8,992.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.79 : 14,197.19 = 5,994.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.79/14,197.19 = 5,994.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.79x = 14,197.19 × 5,994.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.79x = 85,108,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,108,574.78/9,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.13

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