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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.88, 45,371.82 and 9,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.88, 45,371.82 and 9,473 is: 14,209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.88 : 45,371.82 = 9,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.88/45,371.82 = 9,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.88x = 45,371.82 × 9,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.88x = 429,807,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,807,250.86/30,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.50

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