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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.20, 13,994.88 and 4,720.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.20, 13,994.88 and 4,720.48 is: 7,067.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.20 : 13,994.88 = 4,720.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.20/13,994.88 = 4,720.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.20x = 13,994.88 × 4,720.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.20x = 66,062,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,062,551.14/9,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,067.63

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