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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.63, 14,215.29 and 3,316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.63, 14,215.29 and 3,316.63 is: 4,977.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.63 : 14,215.29 = 3,316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.63/14,215.29 = 3,316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.63x = 14,215.29 × 3,316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.63x = 47,146,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,146,857.27/9,472.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.17

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