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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.21, 14,199.96 and 5,307.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.21, 14,199.96 and 5,307.11 is: 7,955.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.21 : 14,199.96 = 5,307.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.21/14,199.96 = 5,307.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.21x = 14,199.96 × 5,307.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.21x = 75,360,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,360,749.72/9,473.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.14

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