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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.73, 14,210.24 and 5,529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.73, 14,210.24 and 5,529.24 is: 8,291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.73 : 14,210.24 = 5,529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.73/14,210.24 = 5,529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.73x = 14,210.24 × 5,529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.73x = 78,571,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,571,799.77/9,476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.02

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