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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.69, 14,127.90 and 4,984.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.69, 14,127.90 and 4,984.17 is: 7,469.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.69 : 14,127.90 = 4,984.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.69/14,127.90 = 4,984.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.69x = 14,127.90 × 4,984.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.69x = 70,415,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,415,855.34/9,426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,469.84

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