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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.48, 14,197.02 and 5,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.48, 14,197.02 and 5,083.24 is: 7,621.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.48 : 14,197.02 = 5,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.48/14,197.02 = 5,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.48x = 14,197.02 × 5,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.48x = 72,166,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,166,859.94/9,469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,621.00

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