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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.93, 14,179.19 and 5,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.93, 14,179.19 and 5,292.27 is: 7,928.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.93 : 14,179.19 = 5,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.93/14,179.19 = 5,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.93x = 14,179.19 × 5,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.93x = 75,040,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,040,075.40/9,464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,928.23

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