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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.18, 14,212.77 and 3,924.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.18, 14,212.77 and 3,924.81 is: 5,887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.18 : 14,212.77 = 3,924.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.18/14,212.77 = 3,924.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.18x = 14,212.77 × 3,924.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.18x = 55,782,417.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,782,417.10/9,475.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.22

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