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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.41, 14,235.23 and 4,807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.41, 14,235.23 and 4,807.68 is: 7,215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.41 : 14,235.23 = 4,807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.41/14,235.23 = 4,807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.41x = 14,235.23 × 4,807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.41x = 68,438,430.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,438,430.57/9,484.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,215.89

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