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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.62, 14,141.73 and 4,745.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.62, 14,141.73 and 4,745.07 is: 7,117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.62 : 14,141.73 = 4,745.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.62/14,141.73 = 4,745.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.62x = 14,141.73 × 4,745.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.62x = 67,103,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,103,498.77/9,427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.76

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