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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.52, 14,220.96 and 4,859.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.52, 14,220.96 and 4,859.84 is: 7,293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.52 : 14,220.96 = 4,859.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.52/14,220.96 = 4,859.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.52x = 14,220.96 × 4,859.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.52x = 69,111,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,111,590.25/9,475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,293.70

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