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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.21, 14,195.83 and 5,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.21, 14,195.83 and 5,027.36 is: 7,538.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.21 : 14,195.83 = 5,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.21/14,195.83 = 5,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.21x = 14,195.83 × 5,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.21x = 71,367,570.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,367,570.83/9,467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,538.39

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