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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.61, 14,207.33 and 3,932.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.61, 14,207.33 and 3,932.78 is: 5,896.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.61 : 14,207.33 = 3,932.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.61/14,207.33 = 3,932.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.61x = 14,207.33 × 3,932.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.61x = 55,874,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,874,232.24/9,475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,896.64

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