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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.72, 14,235.84 and 4,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.72, 14,235.84 and 4,295.24 is: 6,446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.72 : 14,235.84 = 4,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.72/14,235.84 = 4,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.72x = 14,235.84 × 4,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.72x = 61,146,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,146,349.40/9,485.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,446.15

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