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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.52, 14,015.72 and 4,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.52, 14,015.72 and 4,661.28 is: 6,986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.52 : 14,015.72 = 4,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.52/14,015.72 = 4,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.52x = 14,015.72 × 4,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.52x = 65,331,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,331,195.32/9,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.91

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