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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.32, 14,170.08 and 4,766.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.32, 14,170.08 and 4,766.24 is: 7,145.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.32 : 14,170.08 = 4,766.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.32/14,170.08 = 4,766.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.32x = 14,170.08 × 4,766.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.32x = 67,538,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,538,002.10/9,452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.12

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