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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.93, 14,292.25 and 4,598.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.93, 14,292.25 and 4,598.78 is: 6,900.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.93 : 14,292.25 = 4,598.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.93/14,292.25 = 4,598.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.93x = 14,292.25 × 4,598.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.93x = 65,726,830.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,726,830.50/9,524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,900.51

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