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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.59, 14,078.99 and 4,712.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.59, 14,078.99 and 4,712.13 is: 7,059.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.59 : 14,078.99 = 4,712.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.59/14,078.99 = 4,712.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.59x = 14,078.99 × 4,712.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.59x = 66,342,031.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,342,031.15/9,397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.47

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