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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.59, 14,146.65 and 4,429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.59, 14,146.65 and 4,429.08 is: 6,646.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.59 : 14,146.65 = 4,429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.59/14,146.65 = 4,429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.59x = 14,146.65 × 4,429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.59x = 62,656,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,656,644.58/9,427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.09

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