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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.84, 14,921.76 and 4,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.84, 14,921.76 and 4,469.44 is: 6,704.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.84 : 14,921.76 = 4,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.84/14,921.76 = 4,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.84x = 14,921.76 × 4,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.84x = 66,691,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,691,911.01/9,947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,704.16

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