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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.28, 14,126.91 and 4,732.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.28, 14,126.91 and 4,732.82 is: 7,101.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.28 : 14,126.91 = 4,732.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.28/14,126.91 = 4,732.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.28x = 14,126.91 × 4,732.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.28x = 66,860,122.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,860,122.19/9,415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.24

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