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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.73, 14,217.89 and 4,550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.73, 14,217.89 and 4,550.54 is: 6,827.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.73 : 14,217.89 = 4,550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.73/14,217.89 = 4,550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.73x = 14,217.89 × 4,550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.73x = 64,698,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,698,983.32/9,476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.14

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