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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.70, 14,211.63 and 3,927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.70, 14,211.63 and 3,927.72 is: 5,892.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.70 : 14,211.63 = 3,927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.70/14,211.63 = 3,927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.70x = 14,211.63 × 3,927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.70x = 55,819,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,819,303.38/9,473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.03

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