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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.76, 14,122.58 and 4,224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.76, 14,122.58 and 4,224.28 is: 6,336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.76 : 14,122.58 = 4,224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.76/14,122.58 = 4,224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.76x = 14,122.58 × 4,224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.76x = 59,657,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,657,732.24/9,414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.62

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