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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.35, 14,214.69 and 4,797.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.35, 14,214.69 and 4,797.57 is: 7,192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.35 : 14,214.69 = 4,797.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.35/14,214.69 = 4,797.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.35x = 14,214.69 × 4,797.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.35x = 68,195,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,195,970.30/9,481.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,192.64

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