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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.44, 14,134.35 and 4,682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.44, 14,134.35 and 4,682.46 is: 7,018.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.44 : 14,134.35 = 4,682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.44/14,134.35 = 4,682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.44x = 14,134.35 × 4,682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.44x = 66,183,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,183,528.50/9,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,018.82

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