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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.81, 14,245.47 and 4,754.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.81, 14,245.47 and 4,754.47 is: 7,132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.81 : 14,245.47 = 4,754.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.81/14,245.47 = 4,754.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.81x = 14,245.47 × 4,754.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.81x = 67,729,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,729,659.75/9,495.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,132.58

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