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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.04, 14,220.21 and 4,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.04, 14,220.21 and 4,281.96 is: 6,425.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.04 : 14,220.21 = 4,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.04/14,220.21 = 4,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.04x = 14,220.21 × 4,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.04x = 60,890,370.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,890,370.41/9,476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,425.72

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