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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.68, 14,238.18 and 4,298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.68, 14,238.18 and 4,298.52 is: 6,446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.68 : 14,238.18 = 4,298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.68/14,238.18 = 4,298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.68x = 14,238.18 × 4,298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.68x = 61,203,101.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,203,101.49/9,493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,446.72

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