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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.55, 14,147.96 and 4,751.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.55, 14,147.96 and 4,751.43 is: 7,122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.55 : 14,147.96 = 4,751.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.55/14,147.96 = 4,751.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.55x = 14,147.96 × 4,751.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.55x = 67,223,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,223,017.83/9,437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.93

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