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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.72, 14,229.68 and 5,615.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.72, 14,229.68 and 5,615.73 is: 8,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.72 : 14,229.68 = 5,615.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.72/14,229.68 = 5,615.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.72x = 14,229.68 × 5,615.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.72x = 79,910,012.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,910,012.79/9,486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.36

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