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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.97, 14,269.68 and 4,767.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.97, 14,269.68 and 4,767.61 is: 7,148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.97 : 14,269.68 = 4,767.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.97/14,269.68 = 4,767.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.97x = 14,269.68 × 4,767.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.97x = 68,032,221.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,032,221.47/9,516.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.52

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