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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.08, 14,147.74 and 4,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.08, 14,147.74 and 4,236.52 is: 6,352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.08 : 14,147.74 = 4,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.08/14,147.74 = 4,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.08x = 14,147.74 × 4,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.08x = 59,937,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,937,183.46/9,435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,352.59

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