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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.72, 14,237.34 and 4,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.72, 14,237.34 and 4,296.24 is: 6,447.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.72 : 14,237.34 = 4,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.72/14,237.34 = 4,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.72x = 14,237.34 × 4,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.72x = 61,167,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,167,029.60/9,486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,447.65

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