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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.58, 14,206.31 and 4,725.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.58, 14,206.31 and 4,725.38 is: 7,078.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.58 : 14,206.31 = 4,725.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.58/14,206.31 = 4,725.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.58x = 14,206.31 × 4,725.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.58x = 67,130,213.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,130,213.15/9,483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.58

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