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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.48, 14,470.40 and 3,802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.48, 14,470.40 and 3,802.52 is: 5,703.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.48 : 14,470.40 = 3,802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.48/14,470.40 = 3,802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.48x = 14,470.40 × 3,802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.48x = 55,023,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,023,985.41/9,647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,703.46

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