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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.57, 14,210.29 and 3,934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.57, 14,210.29 and 3,934.74 is: 5,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.57 : 14,210.29 = 3,934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.57/14,210.29 = 3,934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.57x = 14,210.29 × 3,934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.57x = 55,913,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,913,832.55/9,477.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.59

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