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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.86, 14,297.23 and 4,855.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.86, 14,297.23 and 4,855.43 is: 7,275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.86 : 14,297.23 = 4,855.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.86/14,297.23 = 4,855.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.86x = 14,297.23 × 4,855.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.86x = 69,419,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,419,115.83/9,541.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.22

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