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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.30, 14,221.20 and 5,771.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.30, 14,221.20 and 5,771.54 is: 8,669.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.30 : 14,221.20 = 5,771.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.30/14,221.20 = 5,771.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.30x = 14,221.20 × 5,771.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.30x = 82,078,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,078,224.65/9,467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.65

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