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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.46, 14,206.31 and 3,927.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.46, 14,206.31 and 3,927.33 is: 5,890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.46 : 14,206.31 = 3,927.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.46/14,206.31 = 3,927.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.46x = 14,206.31 × 3,927.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.46x = 55,792,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,792,847.82/9,472.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.01

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