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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633.26, 14,466.36 and 5,957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633.26, 14,466.36 and 5,957.22 is: 8,946.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633.26 : 14,466.36 = 5,957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633.26/14,466.36 = 5,957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633.26x = 14,466.36 × 5,957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633.26x = 86,179,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,179,289.12/9,633.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.02

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