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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.62, 14,235.45 and 5,327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.62, 14,235.45 and 5,327.18 is: 7,996.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.62 : 14,235.45 = 5,327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.62/14,235.45 = 5,327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.62x = 14,235.45 × 5,327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.62x = 75,834,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,834,804.53/9,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.40

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