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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477, 14,207.40 and 3,629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477, 14,207.40 and 3,629.52 is: 5,441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477 : 14,207.40 = 3,629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477/14,207.40 = 3,629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477x = 14,207.40 × 3,629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477x = 51,566,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,566,042.45/9,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.18

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