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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.62, 14,197.95 and 5,082.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.62, 14,197.95 and 5,082.66 is: 7,620.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.62 : 14,197.95 = 5,082.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.62/14,197.95 = 5,082.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.62x = 14,197.95 × 5,082.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.62x = 72,163,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,163,352.55/9,469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,620.51

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