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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.64, 14,230.26 and 4,291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.64, 14,230.26 and 4,291.50 is: 6,438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.64 : 14,230.26 = 4,291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.64/14,230.26 = 4,291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.64x = 14,230.26 × 4,291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.64x = 61,069,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,069,160.79/9,485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,438.06

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