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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.78, 14,202.60 and 3,144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.78, 14,202.60 and 3,144.48 is: 4,715.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.78 : 14,202.60 = 3,144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.78/14,202.60 = 3,144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.78x = 14,202.60 × 3,144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.78x = 44,659,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659,791.65/9,470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.53

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