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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.56, 14,202.70 and 3,143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.56, 14,202.70 and 3,143.97 is: 4,714.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.56 : 14,202.70 = 3,143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.56/14,202.70 = 3,143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.56x = 14,202.70 × 3,143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.56x = 44,652,899.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,652,899.17/9,470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.92

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