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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.72, 14,297.48 and 4,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.72, 14,297.48 and 4,599.76 is: 6,890.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.72 : 14,297.48 = 4,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.72/14,297.48 = 4,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.72x = 14,297.48 × 4,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.72x = 65,764,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,764,976.60/9,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.19

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