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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.30, 14,280.12 and 4,778.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.30, 14,280.12 and 4,778.30 is: 7,163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.30 : 14,280.12 = 4,778.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.30/14,280.12 = 4,778.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.30x = 14,280.12 × 4,778.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.30x = 68,234,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,234,766.62/9,525.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.53

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