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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.22, 14,187.06 and 5,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.22, 14,187.06 and 5,759.28 is: 8,632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.22 : 14,187.06 = 5,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.22/14,187.06 = 5,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.22x = 14,187.06 × 5,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.22x = 81,707,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,707,250.92/9,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.37

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