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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.20, 14,212.80 and 5,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.20, 14,212.80 and 5,094.72 is: 7,642.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.20 : 14,212.80 = 5,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.20/14,212.80 = 5,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.20x = 14,212.80 × 5,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.20x = 72,410,236.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,410,236.42/9,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,642.08

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