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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.42, 14,179.94 and 5,292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.42, 14,179.94 and 5,292.77 is: 7,928.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.42 : 14,179.94 = 5,292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.42/14,179.94 = 5,292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.42x = 14,179.94 × 5,292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.42x = 75,051,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,051,161.03/9,465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,928.98

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