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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.62, 14,248.38 and 4,829.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.62, 14,248.38 and 4,829.10 is: 7,238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.62 : 14,248.38 = 4,829.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.62/14,248.38 = 4,829.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.62x = 14,248.38 × 4,829.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.62x = 68,806,851.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,806,851.86/9,505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.54

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