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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.61, 14,296.12 and 4,597.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.61, 14,296.12 and 4,597.72 is: 6,901.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.61 : 14,296.12 = 4,597.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.61/14,296.12 = 4,597.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.61x = 14,296.12 × 4,597.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.61x = 65,729,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,729,556.85/9,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.02

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