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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.78, 14,210.73 and 5,576.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.78, 14,210.73 and 5,576.46 is: 8,369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.78 : 14,210.73 = 5,576.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.78/14,210.73 = 5,576.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.78x = 14,210.73 × 5,576.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.78x = 79,245,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,245,567.42/9,468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,369.14

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