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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.04, 14,206.68 and 5,572.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.04, 14,206.68 and 5,572.32 is: 8,359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.04 : 14,206.68 = 5,572.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.04/14,206.68 = 5,572.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.04x = 14,206.68 × 5,572.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.04x = 79,164,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,164,167.10/9,470.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.43

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