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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.08, 14,325.46 and 4,286.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.08, 14,325.46 and 4,286.82 is: 6,431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.08 : 14,325.46 = 4,286.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.08/14,325.46 = 4,286.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.08x = 14,325.46 × 4,286.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.08x = 61,410,711.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,410,711.44/9,548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,431.74

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