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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.08, 14,213.96 and 4,281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.08, 14,213.96 and 4,281.72 is: 6,421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.08 : 14,213.96 = 4,281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.08/14,213.96 = 4,281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.08x = 14,213.96 × 4,281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.08x = 60,860,196.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,860,196.81/9,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,421.83

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