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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.73, 14,117.95 and 3,257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.73, 14,117.95 and 3,257.41 is: 4,883.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.73 : 14,117.95 = 3,257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.73/14,117.95 = 3,257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.73x = 14,117.95 × 3,257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.73x = 45,987,951.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,987,951.51/9,417.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.12

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