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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.93, 14,218.88 and 4,548.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.93, 14,218.88 and 4,548.87 is: 6,819.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.93 : 14,218.88 = 4,548.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.93/14,218.88 = 4,548.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.93x = 14,218.88 × 4,548.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.93x = 64,679,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,679,813.92/9,483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,819.94

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