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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.37, 14,193.36 and 5,301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.37, 14,193.36 and 5,301.74 is: 7,942.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.37 : 14,193.36 = 5,301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.37/14,193.36 = 5,301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.37x = 14,193.36 × 5,301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.37x = 75,249,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,249,504.45/9,474.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.43

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