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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.37, 13,720.86 and 4,217.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.37, 13,720.86 and 4,217.01 is: 6,325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.37 : 13,720.86 = 4,217.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.37/13,720.86 = 4,217.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.37x = 13,720.86 × 4,217.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.37x = 57,861,003.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,861,003.83/9,147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,325.43

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