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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469, 14,207.28 and 3,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469, 14,207.28 and 3,626.20 is: 5,440.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469 : 14,207.28 = 3,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469/14,207.28 = 3,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469x = 14,207.28 × 3,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469x = 51,518,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,518,438.74/9,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.75

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