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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472, 14,207.04 and 4,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472, 14,207.04 and 4,276 is: 6,413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472 : 14,207.04 = 4,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472/14,207.04 = 4,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472x = 14,207.04 × 4,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472x = 60,749,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,749,303.04/9,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.57

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