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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.60, 14,140.35 and 4,747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.60, 14,140.35 and 4,747.80 is: 7,119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.60 : 14,140.35 = 4,747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.60/14,140.35 = 4,747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.60x = 14,140.35 × 4,747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.60x = 67,135,553.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,135,553.73/9,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.66

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