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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.89, 14,179.33 and 5,300.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.89, 14,179.33 and 5,300.29 is: 7,933.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.89 : 14,179.33 = 5,300.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.89/14,179.33 = 5,300.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.89x = 14,179.33 × 5,300.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.89x = 75,154,463.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,154,463.61/9,472.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,933.64

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