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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.92, 14,216.81 and 3,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.92, 14,216.81 and 3,063.36 is: 4,595.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.92 : 14,216.81 = 3,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.92/14,216.81 = 3,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.92x = 14,216.81 × 3,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.92x = 43,551,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,551,245.08/9,476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.51

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