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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.35, 14,206.79 and 5,526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.35, 14,206.79 and 5,526.96 is: 8,287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.35 : 14,206.79 = 5,526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.35/14,206.79 = 5,526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.35x = 14,206.79 × 5,526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.35x = 78,520,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,520,332.42/9,474.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.68

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