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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.28, 14,217.54 and 4,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.28, 14,217.54 and 4,283.56 is: 6,426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.28 : 14,217.54 = 4,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.28/14,217.54 = 4,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.28x = 14,217.54 × 4,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.28x = 60,901,685.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,901,685.64/9,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,426.07

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