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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.88, 14,201.58 and 5,307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.88, 14,201.58 and 5,307.27 is: 7,950.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.88 : 14,201.58 = 5,307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.88/14,201.58 = 5,307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.88x = 14,201.58 × 5,307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.88x = 75,371,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,371,619.49/9,479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.69

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