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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.83, 14,213.67 and 3,151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.83, 14,213.67 and 3,151.01 is: 4,725.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.83 : 14,213.67 = 3,151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.83/14,213.67 = 3,151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.83x = 14,213.67 × 3,151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.83x = 44,787,329.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,787,329.48/9,477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.48

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