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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.83, 14,212.63 and 3,928.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.83, 14,212.63 and 3,928.84 is: 5,892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.83 : 14,212.63 = 3,928.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.83/14,212.63 = 3,928.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.83x = 14,212.63 × 3,928.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.83x = 55,839,118.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,839,118.63/9,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.17

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