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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.64, 14,201.36 and 3,143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.64, 14,201.36 and 3,143.07 is: 4,713.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.64 : 14,201.36 = 3,143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.64/14,201.36 = 3,143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.64x = 14,201.36 × 3,143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.64x = 44,635,864.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,635,864.65/9,469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.57

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