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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.79, 14,138.58 and 4,748.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.79, 14,138.58 and 4,748.89 is: 7,122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.79 : 14,138.58 = 4,748.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.79/14,138.58 = 4,748.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.79x = 14,138.58 × 4,748.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.79x = 67,142,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,142,561.18/9,426.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.53

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