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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.51, 14,444.39 and 4,693.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.51, 14,444.39 and 4,693.46 is: 7,042.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.51 : 14,444.39 = 4,693.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.51/14,444.39 = 4,693.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.51x = 14,444.39 × 4,693.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.51x = 67,794,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,794,187.45/9,626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.45

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