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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.06, 14,204.97 and 4,275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.06, 14,204.97 and 4,275.72 is: 6,412.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.06 : 14,204.97 = 4,275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.06/14,204.97 = 4,275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.06x = 14,204.97 × 4,275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.06x = 60,736,474.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,736,474.33/9,471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.85

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