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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.82, 14,032.44 and 4,971.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.82, 14,032.44 and 4,971.42 is: 7,460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.82 : 14,032.44 = 4,971.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.82/14,032.44 = 4,971.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.82x = 14,032.44 × 4,971.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.82x = 69,761,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,761,152.86/9,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.43

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