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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.26, 14,396.83 and 4,988.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.26, 14,396.83 and 4,988.54 is: 7,469.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.26 : 14,396.83 = 4,988.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.26/14,396.83 = 4,988.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.26x = 14,396.83 × 4,988.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.26x = 71,819,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,819,185.85/9,615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,469.29

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