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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.69, 14,215.02 and 3,926.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.69, 14,215.02 and 3,926.31 is: 5,889.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.69 : 14,215.02 = 3,926.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.69/14,215.02 = 3,926.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.69x = 14,215.02 × 3,926.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.69x = 55,812,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,812,575.18/9,476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.46

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