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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.94, 14,178.46 and 4,530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.94, 14,178.46 and 4,530.04 is: 6,791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.94 : 14,178.46 = 4,530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.94/14,178.46 = 4,530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.94x = 14,178.46 × 4,530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.94x = 64,228,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,228,990.94/9,456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,791.73

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