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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.40, 14,225.10 and 9,264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.40, 14,225.10 and 9,264.70 is: 13,897.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.40 : 14,225.10 = 9,264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.40/14,225.10 = 9,264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.40x = 14,225.10 × 9,264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.40x = 131,791,283.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,791,283.97/9,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.05

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