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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.28, 14,212.97 and 4,529.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.28, 14,212.97 and 4,529.93 is: 6,794.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.28 : 14,212.97 = 4,529.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.28/14,212.97 = 4,529.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.28x = 14,212.97 × 4,529.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.28x = 64,383,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,383,682.46/9,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.91

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