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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.83, 14,204.86 and 3,545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.83, 14,204.86 and 3,545.32 is: 5,316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.83 : 14,204.86 = 3,545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.83/14,204.86 = 3,545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.83x = 14,204.86 × 3,545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.83x = 50,360,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,360,766.49/9,472.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.34

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