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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477, 14,220.62 and 4,613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477, 14,220.62 and 4,613 is: 6,921.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477 : 14,220.62 = 4,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477/14,220.62 = 4,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477x = 14,220.62 × 4,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477x = 65,599,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,599,720.06/9,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.99

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