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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.37, 14,258.57 and 4,835.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.37, 14,258.57 and 4,835.84 is: 7,248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.37 : 14,258.57 = 4,835.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.37/14,258.57 = 4,835.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.37x = 14,258.57 × 4,835.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.37x = 68,952,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,952,067.68/9,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.67

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