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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.72, 14,139.18 and 4,746.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.72, 14,139.18 and 4,746.30 is: 7,116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.72 : 14,139.18 = 4,746.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.72/14,139.18 = 4,746.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.72x = 14,139.18 × 4,746.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.72x = 67,108,790.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,108,790.03/9,429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,116.73

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