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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.81, 14,196.96 and 4,782.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.81, 14,196.96 and 4,782.11 is: 7,177.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.81 : 14,196.96 = 4,782.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.81/14,196.96 = 4,782.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.81x = 14,196.96 × 4,782.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.81x = 67,891,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,891,424.39/9,458.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.59

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