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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.60, 14,247.30 and 4,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.60, 14,247.30 and 4,890.20 is: 7,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.60 : 14,247.30 = 4,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.60/14,247.30 = 4,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.60x = 14,247.30 × 4,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.60x = 69,672,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,672,146.46/9,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.20

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