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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.55, 14,157.16 and 4,756.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.55, 14,157.16 and 4,756.90 is: 7,137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.55 : 14,157.16 = 4,756.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.55/14,157.16 = 4,756.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.55x = 14,157.16 × 4,756.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.55x = 67,344,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,344,194.40/9,435.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.29

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