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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.48, 14,197.68 and 5,773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.48, 14,197.68 and 5,773.55 is: 8,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.48 : 14,197.68 = 5,773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.48/14,197.68 = 5,773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.48x = 14,197.68 × 5,773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.48x = 81,970,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,970,944.38/9,479.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.20

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