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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.52, 14,229.96 and 4,865.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.52, 14,229.96 and 4,865.84 is: 7,302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.52 : 14,229.96 = 4,865.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.52/14,229.96 = 4,865.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.52x = 14,229.96 × 4,865.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.52x = 69,240,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,240,708.57/9,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.70

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