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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,263.32, 45,396.42 and 9,487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,263.32, 45,396.42 and 9,487 is: 14,230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,263.32 : 45,396.42 = 9,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,263.32/45,396.42 = 9,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,263.32x = 45,396.42 × 9,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,263.32x = 430,675,836.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,675,836.54/30,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.95

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