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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.84, 14,269.15 and 4,246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.84, 14,269.15 and 4,246.50 is: 6,369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.84 : 14,269.15 = 4,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.84/14,269.15 = 4,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.84x = 14,269.15 × 4,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.84x = 60,593,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,593,958.19/9,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.70

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