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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.62, 14,189.24 and 5,298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.62, 14,189.24 and 5,298.99 is: 7,938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.62 : 14,189.24 = 5,298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.62/14,189.24 = 5,298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.62x = 14,189.24 × 5,298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.62x = 75,188,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,188,569.92/9,471.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,938.30

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