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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.74, 14,197.88 and 3,917.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.74, 14,197.88 and 3,917.05 is: 5,875.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.74 : 14,197.88 = 3,917.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.74/14,197.88 = 3,917.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.74x = 14,197.88 × 3,917.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.74x = 55,613,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,613,780.15/9,464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,875.89

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