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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.70, 14,126.55 and 4,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.70, 14,126.55 and 4,233.70 is: 6,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.70 : 14,126.55 = 4,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.70/14,126.55 = 4,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.70x = 14,126.55 × 4,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.70x = 59,807,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,807,574.74/9,417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,350.55

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