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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.39, 14,179.14 and 5,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.39, 14,179.14 and 5,715 is: 8,561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.39 : 14,179.14 = 5,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.39/14,179.14 = 5,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.39x = 14,179.14 × 5,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.39x = 81,033,785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,033,785.10/9,465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,561.06

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