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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.08, 14,203.44 and 5,317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.08, 14,203.44 and 5,317.08 is: 7,970.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.08 : 14,203.44 = 5,317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.08/14,203.44 = 5,317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.08x = 14,203.44 × 5,317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.08x = 75,520,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,520,826.76/9,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,970.47

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