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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.22, 14,197.80 and 3,140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.22, 14,197.80 and 3,140.70 is: 4,710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.22 : 14,197.80 = 3,140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.22/14,197.80 = 3,140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.22x = 14,197.80 × 3,140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.22x = 44,591,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,591,030.46/9,467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.04

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