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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.61, 14,210.61 and 5,957.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.61, 14,210.61 and 5,957.48 is: 8,938.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.61 : 14,210.61 = 5,957.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.61/14,210.61 = 5,957.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.61x = 14,210.61 × 5,957.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.61x = 84,659,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,659,438.05/9,471.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,938.23

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