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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.62, 14,140.23 and 4,744.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.62, 14,140.23 and 4,744.07 is: 7,116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.62 : 14,140.23 = 4,744.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.62/14,140.23 = 4,744.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.62x = 14,140.23 × 4,744.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.62x = 67,082,240.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,082,240.94/9,426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,116.26

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