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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.40, 14,471.10 and 9,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.40, 14,471.10 and 9,064.20 is: 13,596.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.40 : 14,471.10 = 9,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.40/14,471.10 = 9,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.40x = 14,471.10 × 9,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.40x = 131,168,944.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,168,944.62/9,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.30

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