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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.52, 14,229.06 and 2,465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.52, 14,229.06 and 2,465.46 is: 3,698.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.52 : 14,229.06 = 2,465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.52/14,229.06 = 2,465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.52x = 14,229.06 × 2,465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.52x = 35,081,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,081,178.27/9,485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.39

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