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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.52, 14,217.54 and 4,545.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.52, 14,217.54 and 4,545.88 is: 6,812.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.52 : 14,217.54 = 4,545.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.52/14,217.54 = 4,545.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.52x = 14,217.54 × 4,545.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.52x = 64,631,230.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,631,230.74/9,486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,812.95

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