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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.55, 14,208.62 and 4,789.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.55, 14,208.62 and 4,789.86 is: 7,189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.55 : 14,208.62 = 4,789.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.55/14,208.62 = 4,789.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.55x = 14,208.62 × 4,789.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.55x = 68,057,276.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,057,276.64/9,466.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,189.24

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