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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,515.42, 14,252.33 and 4,827.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,515.42, 14,252.33 and 4,827.35 is: 7,230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,515.42 : 14,252.33 = 4,827.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,515.42/14,252.33 = 4,827.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,515.42x = 14,252.33 × 4,827.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,515.42x = 68,800,961.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,800,961.09/9,515.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,230.47

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