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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,454.56, 14,190.59 and 4,777.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,454.56, 14,190.59 and 4,777.86 is: 7,171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,454.56 : 14,190.59 = 4,777.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,454.56/14,190.59 = 4,777.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,454.56x = 14,190.59 × 4,777.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,454.56x = 67,800,652.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,800,652.34/9,454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.21

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