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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.78, 14,201.43 and 4,785.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.78, 14,201.43 and 4,785.09 is: 7,182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.78 : 14,201.43 = 4,785.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.78/14,201.43 = 4,785.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.78x = 14,201.43 × 4,785.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.78x = 67,955,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,955,120.68/9,461.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,182.07

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