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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.48, 14,211.81 and 4,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.48, 14,211.81 and 4,274.28 is: 6,411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.48 : 14,211.81 = 4,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.48/14,211.81 = 4,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.48x = 14,211.81 × 4,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.48x = 60,745,255.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,745,255.25/9,474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.46

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