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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.54, 14,217.96 and 4,280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.54, 14,217.96 and 4,280.46 is: 6,423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.54 : 14,217.96 = 4,280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.54/14,217.96 = 4,280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.54x = 14,217.96 × 4,280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.54x = 60,859,409.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,859,409.06/9,474.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.47

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