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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.03, 14,192.80 and 4,779.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.03, 14,192.80 and 4,779.34 is: 7,173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.03 : 14,192.80 = 4,779.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.03/14,192.80 = 4,779.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.03x = 14,192.80 × 4,779.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.03x = 67,832,169.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,832,169.32/9,456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,173.43

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