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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.67, 14,097.73 and 4,718.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.67, 14,097.73 and 4,718.42 is: 7,076.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.67 : 14,097.73 = 4,718.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.67/14,097.73 = 4,718.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.67x = 14,097.73 × 4,718.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.67x = 66,518,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,518,928.90/9,399.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.73

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