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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.70, 14,027.10 and 4,731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.70, 14,027.10 and 4,731.70 is: 7,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.70 : 14,027.10 = 4,731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.70/14,027.10 = 4,731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.70x = 14,027.10 × 4,731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.70x = 66,372,029.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,372,029.07/9,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.60

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