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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.36, 14,224.96 and 3,158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.36, 14,224.96 and 3,158.55 is: 4,736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.36 : 14,224.96 = 3,158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.36/14,224.96 = 3,158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.36x = 14,224.96 × 3,158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.36x = 44,930,247.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,930,247.41/9,485.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.80

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