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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.85, 14,218.45 and 4,217.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.85, 14,218.45 and 4,217.09 is: 6,321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.85 : 14,218.45 = 4,217.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.85/14,218.45 = 4,217.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.85x = 14,218.45 × 4,217.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.85x = 59,960,401.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,960,401.68/9,484.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,321.70

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