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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.34, 14,194.15 and 5,303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.34, 14,194.15 and 5,303.24 is: 7,949.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.34 : 14,194.15 = 5,303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.34/14,194.15 = 5,303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.34x = 14,194.15 × 5,303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.34x = 75,274,899.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,274,899.82/9,469.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,949.33

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