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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.52, 14,259.96 and 4,885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.52, 14,259.96 and 4,885.84 is: 7,332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.52 : 14,259.96 = 4,885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.52/14,259.96 = 4,885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.52x = 14,259.96 × 4,885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.52x = 69,671,882.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,671,882.97/9,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.71

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