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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.88, 14,322.30 and 4,930.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.88, 14,322.30 and 4,930.12 is: 7,398.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.88 : 14,322.30 = 4,930.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.88/14,322.30 = 4,930.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.88x = 14,322.30 × 4,930.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.88x = 70,610,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,610,657.68/9,543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,398.53

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