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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.77, 14,197.16 and 4,264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.77, 14,197.16 and 4,264.57 is: 6,396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.77 : 14,197.16 = 4,264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.77/14,197.16 = 4,264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.77x = 14,197.16 × 4,264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.77x = 60,544,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,544,782.62/9,464.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.86

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