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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.08, 14,140.50 and 4,811.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.08, 14,140.50 and 4,811.32 is: 7,218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.08 : 14,140.50 = 4,811.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.08/14,140.50 = 4,811.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.08x = 14,140.50 × 4,811.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.08x = 68,034,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,034,470.46/9,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,218.45

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