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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.76, 14,210.82 and 5,582.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.76, 14,210.82 and 5,582.28 is: 8,370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.76 : 14,210.82 = 5,582.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.76/14,210.82 = 5,582.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.76x = 14,210.82 × 5,582.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.76x = 79,328,776.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,328,776.27/9,476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,370.88

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