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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.79, 14,196.67 and 4,723.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.79, 14,196.67 and 4,723.21 is: 7,082.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.79 : 14,196.67 = 4,723.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.79/14,196.67 = 4,723.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.79x = 14,196.67 × 4,723.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.79x = 67,053,859.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,053,859.65/9,467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.32

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