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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.95, 14,210.93 and 5,093.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.95, 14,210.93 and 5,093.47 is: 7,640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.95 : 14,210.93 = 5,093.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.95/14,210.93 = 5,093.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.95x = 14,210.93 × 5,093.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.95x = 72,382,945.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,382,945.63/9,473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,640.21

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