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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.65, 14,118.44 and 4,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.65, 14,118.44 and 4,739 is: 7,099.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.65 : 14,118.44 = 4,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.65/14,118.44 = 4,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.65x = 14,118.44 × 4,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.65x = 66,907,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,907,287.16/9,424.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.18

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