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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.08, 14,189.94 and 5,308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.08, 14,189.94 and 5,308.08 is: 7,956.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.08 : 14,189.94 = 5,308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.08/14,189.94 = 5,308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.08x = 14,189.94 × 5,308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.08x = 75,321,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,321,336.72/9,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,956.97

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