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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.73, 14,450.55 and 4,086.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.73, 14,450.55 and 4,086.10 is: 6,129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.73 : 14,450.55 = 4,086.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.73/14,450.55 = 4,086.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.73x = 14,450.55 × 4,086.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.73x = 59,046,392.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,046,392.36/9,632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,129.77

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