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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.96, 14,216.69 and 4,795.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.96, 14,216.69 and 4,795.26 is: 7,197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.96 : 14,216.69 = 4,795.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.96/14,216.69 = 4,795.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.96x = 14,216.69 × 4,795.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.96x = 68,172,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,172,683.56/9,471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.32

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