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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.44, 14,147.46 and 4,237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.44, 14,147.46 and 4,237.31 is: 6,356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.44 : 14,147.46 = 4,237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.44/14,147.46 = 4,237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.44x = 14,147.46 × 4,237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.44x = 59,947,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,947,209.10/9,431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,356.11

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