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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.56, 14,213.16 and 3,150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.56, 14,213.16 and 3,150.98 is: 4,725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.56 : 14,213.16 = 3,150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.56/14,213.16 = 3,150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.56x = 14,213.16 × 3,150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.56x = 44,785,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,785,319.71/9,477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.41

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