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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.72, 13,722.48 and 4,218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.72, 13,722.48 and 4,218.77 is: 6,328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.72 : 13,722.48 = 4,218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.72/13,722.48 = 4,218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.72x = 13,722.48 × 4,218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.72x = 57,891,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,891,918.34/9,147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,328.56

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