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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.63, 14,203.52 and 5,309.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.63, 14,203.52 and 5,309.53 is: 7,958.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.63 : 14,203.52 = 5,309.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.63/14,203.52 = 5,309.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.63x = 14,203.52 × 5,309.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.63x = 75,413,989.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,413,989.00/9,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,958.73

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