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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.46, 14,207.80 and 3,928.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.46, 14,207.80 and 3,928.33 is: 5,891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.46 : 14,207.80 = 3,928.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.46/14,207.80 = 3,928.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.46x = 14,207.80 × 3,928.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.46x = 55,812,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,812,926.97/9,473.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.50

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