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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.93, 14,205.78 and 3,146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.93, 14,205.78 and 3,146.62 is: 4,718.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.93 : 14,205.78 = 3,146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.93/14,205.78 = 3,146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.93x = 14,205.78 × 3,146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.93x = 44,700,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,700,191.46/9,472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.73

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