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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.52, 14,171.28 and 4,247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.52, 14,171.28 and 4,247.32 is: 6,370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.52 : 14,171.28 = 4,247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.52/14,171.28 = 4,247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.52x = 14,171.28 × 4,247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.52x = 60,189,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,189,960.97/9,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,370.98

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