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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.04, 14,212.56 and 3,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.04, 14,212.56 and 3,317.60 is: 4,976.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.04 : 14,212.56 = 3,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.04/14,212.56 = 3,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.04x = 14,212.56 × 3,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.04x = 47,151,589.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,151,589.06/9,475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.40

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