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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,454.73, 14,161.43 and 7,792.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,454.73, 14,161.43 and 7,792.61 is: 11,671.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,454.73 : 14,161.43 = 7,792.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,454.73/14,161.43 = 7,792.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,454.73x = 14,161.43 × 7,792.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,454.73x = 110,354,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,354,449.71/9,454.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,671.88

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