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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.89, 14,309.42 and 4,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.89, 14,309.42 and 4,854.04 is: 7,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.89 : 14,309.42 = 4,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.89/14,309.42 = 4,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.89x = 14,309.42 × 4,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.89x = 69,458,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,458,497.06/9,530.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,287.72

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