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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.21, 14,212.13 and 3,627.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.21, 14,212.13 and 3,627.63 is: 5,441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.21 : 14,212.13 = 3,627.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.21/14,212.13 = 3,627.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.21x = 14,212.13 × 3,627.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.21x = 51,556,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,556,331.01/9,474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.76

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