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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.89, 14,154.84 and 7,246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.89, 14,154.84 and 7,246.83 is: 10,856.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.89 : 14,154.84 = 7,246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.89/14,154.84 = 7,246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.89x = 14,154.84 × 7,246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.89x = 102,577,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,577,719.16/9,448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.06

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