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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.68, 14,226.88 and 5,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.68, 14,226.88 and 5,095.20 is: 7,643.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.68 : 14,226.88 = 5,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.68/14,226.88 = 5,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.68x = 14,226.88 × 5,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.68x = 72,488,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,488,798.98/9,483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.53

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