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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.56, 14,217.96 and 4,280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.56, 14,217.96 and 4,280.44 is: 6,423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.56 : 14,217.96 = 4,280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.56/14,217.96 = 4,280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.56x = 14,217.96 × 4,280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.56x = 60,859,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,859,124.70/9,474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.42

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