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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.47, 14,187.44 and 5,759.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.47, 14,187.44 and 5,759.54 is: 8,632.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.47 : 14,187.44 = 5,759.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.47/14,187.44 = 5,759.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.47x = 14,187.44 × 5,759.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.47x = 81,713,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,713,028.44/9,465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.75

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