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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,482.65, 14,219.57 and 5,535.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,482.65, 14,219.57 and 5,535.05 is: 8,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,482.65 : 14,219.57 = 5,535.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,482.65/14,219.57 = 5,535.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,482.65x = 14,219.57 × 5,535.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,482.65x = 78,705,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,705,945.99/9,482.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.00

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