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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.46, 14,216.40 and 4,542.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.46, 14,216.40 and 4,542.66 is: 6,814.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.46 : 14,216.40 = 4,542.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.46/14,216.40 = 4,542.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.46x = 14,216.40 × 4,542.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.46x = 64,580,271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,580,271.62/9,476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.81

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