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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.70, 14,189.38 and 5,299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.70, 14,189.38 and 5,299.07 is: 7,938.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.70 : 14,189.38 = 5,299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.70/14,189.38 = 5,299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.70x = 14,189.38 × 5,299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.70x = 75,190,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,190,513.50/9,471.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,938.44

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