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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.56, 14,234.48 and 4,291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.56, 14,234.48 and 4,291.48 is: 6,440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.56 : 14,234.48 = 4,291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.56/14,234.48 = 4,291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.56x = 14,234.48 × 4,291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.56x = 61,086,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,086,986.23/9,485.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.00

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