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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.92, 14,246.88 and 6,024.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.92, 14,246.88 and 6,024.64 is: 9,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.92 : 14,246.88 = 6,024.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.92/14,246.88 = 6,024.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.92x = 14,246.88 × 6,024.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.92x = 85,832,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,832,323.12/9,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,036.96

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