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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.85, 14,316.93 and 4,870.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.85, 14,316.93 and 4,870.56 is: 7,302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.85 : 14,316.93 = 4,870.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.85/14,316.93 = 4,870.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.85x = 14,316.93 × 4,870.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.85x = 69,731,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,731,466.58/9,548.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.60

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