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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.33, 14,202.69 and 3,929.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.33, 14,202.69 and 3,929.50 is: 5,891.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.33 : 14,202.69 = 3,929.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.33/14,202.69 = 3,929.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.33x = 14,202.69 × 3,929.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.33x = 55,809,470.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,809,470.36/9,472.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.84

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