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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.78, 14,228.66 and 4,554.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.78, 14,228.66 and 4,554.23 is: 6,831.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.78 : 14,228.66 = 4,554.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.78/14,228.66 = 4,554.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.78x = 14,228.66 × 4,554.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.78x = 64,800,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,800,530.47/9,485.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.34

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