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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.04, 14,219.20 and 5,315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.04, 14,219.20 and 5,315.92 is: 7,974.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.04 : 14,219.20 = 5,315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.04/14,219.20 = 5,315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.04x = 14,219.20 × 5,315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.04x = 75,588,129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,588,129.66/9,479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,974.24

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