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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.96, 14,198.69 and 4,783.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.96, 14,198.69 and 4,783.29 is: 7,179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.96 : 14,198.69 = 4,783.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.96/14,198.69 = 4,783.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.96x = 14,198.69 × 4,783.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.96x = 67,916,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,916,356.98/9,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.35

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