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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.79, 14,254.18 and 4,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.79, 14,254.18 and 4,236.44 is: 6,354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.79 : 14,254.18 = 4,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.79/14,254.18 = 4,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.79x = 14,254.18 × 4,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.79x = 60,386,896.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,386,896.46/9,502.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,354.65

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