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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.78, 14,032.25 and 4,971.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.78, 14,032.25 and 4,971.30 is: 7,460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.78 : 14,032.25 = 4,971.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.78/14,032.25 = 4,971.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.78x = 14,032.25 × 4,971.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.78x = 69,758,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,758,499.57/9,350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.18

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