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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.34, 14,465.43 and 4,717.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.34, 14,465.43 and 4,717.13 is: 7,075.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.34 : 14,465.43 = 4,717.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.34/14,465.43 = 4,717.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.34x = 14,465.43 × 4,717.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.34x = 68,235,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,235,241.49/9,643.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.89

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