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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.88, 14,211.42 and 5,974.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.88, 14,211.42 and 5,974.12 is: 8,952.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.88 : 14,211.42 = 5,974.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.88/14,211.42 = 5,974.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.88x = 14,211.42 × 5,974.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.88x = 84,900,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,900,728.45/9,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,952.11

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