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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.38, 14,194.85 and 5,302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.38, 14,194.85 and 5,302.76 is: 7,943.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.38 : 14,194.85 = 5,302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.38/14,194.85 = 5,302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.38x = 14,194.85 × 5,302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.38x = 75,271,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,271,785.30/9,475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,943.93

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