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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.12, 14,459.34 and 4,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.12, 14,459.34 and 4,097 is: 6,140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.12 : 14,459.34 = 4,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.12/14,459.34 = 4,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.12x = 14,459.34 × 4,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.12x = 59,239,915.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,239,915.98/9,647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,140.68

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