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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.32, 14,189.77 and 5,761.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.32, 14,189.77 and 5,761.33 is: 8,632.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.32 : 14,189.77 = 5,761.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.32/14,189.77 = 5,761.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.32x = 14,189.77 × 5,761.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.32x = 81,751,919.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,751,919.32/9,470.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.44

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