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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.48, 14,113.68 and 4,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.48, 14,113.68 and 4,966.08 is: 7,442.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.48 : 14,113.68 = 4,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.48/14,113.68 = 4,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.48x = 14,113.68 × 4,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.48x = 70,089,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,089,663.97/9,417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.51

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