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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.80, 14,269.74 and 4,832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.80, 14,269.74 and 4,832.46 is: 7,249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.80 : 14,269.74 = 4,832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.80/14,269.74 = 4,832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.80x = 14,269.74 × 4,832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.80x = 68,957,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,957,947.76/9,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.73

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