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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.21, 14,206.89 and 4,204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.21, 14,206.89 and 4,204.81 is: 6,307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.21 : 14,206.89 = 4,204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.21/14,206.89 = 4,204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.21x = 14,206.89 × 4,204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.21x = 59,737,202.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,737,202.11/9,471.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,307.24

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