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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.95, 14,312.49 and 4,932.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.95, 14,312.49 and 4,932.23 is: 7,384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.95 : 14,312.49 = 4,932.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.95/14,312.49 = 4,932.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.95x = 14,312.49 × 4,932.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.95x = 70,592,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,592,492.55/9,558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,384.96

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