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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.28, 14,078.52 and 4,711.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.28, 14,078.52 and 4,711.82 is: 7,059.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.28 : 14,078.52 = 4,711.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.28/14,078.52 = 4,711.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.28x = 14,078.52 × 4,711.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.28x = 66,335,452.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,335,452.11/9,397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.01

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