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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.04, 14,209.56 and 3,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.04, 14,209.56 and 3,315.60 is: 4,973.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.04 : 14,209.56 = 3,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.04/14,209.56 = 3,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.04x = 14,209.56 × 3,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.04x = 47,113,217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,113,217.14/9,473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.40

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