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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.65, 14,279.76 and 4,842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.65, 14,279.76 and 4,842.54 is: 7,256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.65 : 14,279.76 = 4,842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.65/14,279.76 = 4,842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.65x = 14,279.76 × 4,842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.65x = 69,150,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,150,308.99/9,529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.33

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