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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.42, 14,202.66 and 5,568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.42, 14,202.66 and 5,568.30 is: 8,352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.42 : 14,202.66 = 5,568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.42/14,202.66 = 5,568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.42x = 14,202.66 × 5,568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.42x = 79,084,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,084,671.68/9,468.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.47

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