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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.17, 14,186.75 and 5,571.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.17, 14,186.75 and 5,571.45 is: 8,347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.17 : 14,186.75 = 5,571.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.17/14,186.75 = 5,571.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.17x = 14,186.75 × 5,571.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.17x = 79,040,740.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,040,740.43/9,469.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.17

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