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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.62, 14,199.45 and 5,083.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.62, 14,199.45 and 5,083.66 is: 7,622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.62 : 14,199.45 = 5,083.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.62/14,199.45 = 5,083.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.62x = 14,199.45 × 5,083.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.62x = 72,185,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,185,175.99/9,470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.01

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