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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.56, 14,216.96 and 3,931.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.56, 14,216.96 and 3,931.73 is: 5,899.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.56 : 14,216.96 = 3,931.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.56/14,216.96 = 3,931.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.56x = 14,216.96 × 3,931.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.56x = 55,897,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,897,240.20/9,474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.72

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