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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.35, 14,209.78 and 5,528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.35, 14,209.78 and 5,528.96 is: 8,290.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.35 : 14,209.78 = 5,528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.35/14,209.78 = 5,528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.35x = 14,209.78 × 5,528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.35x = 78,565,305.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,565,305.23/9,476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.67

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