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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.04, 14,218.71 and 4,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.04, 14,218.71 and 4,280.96 is: 6,424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.04 : 14,218.71 = 4,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.04/14,218.71 = 4,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.04x = 14,218.71 × 4,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.04x = 60,869,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,869,728.76/9,475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,424.22

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