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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.32, 14,189.88 and 4,528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.32, 14,189.88 and 4,528.72 is: 6,788.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.32 : 14,189.88 = 4,528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.32/14,189.88 = 4,528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.32x = 14,189.88 × 4,528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.32x = 64,261,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,261,993.35/9,466.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.49

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