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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.46, 14,202.45 and 4,785.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.46, 14,202.45 and 4,785.78 is: 7,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.46 : 14,202.45 = 4,785.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.46/14,202.45 = 4,785.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.46x = 14,202.45 × 4,785.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.46x = 67,969,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,969,801.16/9,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,183.10

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