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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.48, 14,321.32 and 4,615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.48, 14,321.32 and 4,615.68 is: 6,925.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.48 : 14,321.32 = 4,615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.48/14,321.32 = 4,615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.48x = 14,321.32 × 4,615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.48x = 66,102,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,102,630.30/9,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.02

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