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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.02, 14,462.35 and 5,192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.02, 14,462.35 and 5,192.51 is: 7,794.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.02 : 14,462.35 = 5,192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.02/14,462.35 = 5,192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.02x = 14,462.35 × 5,192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.02x = 75,095,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,095,811.71/9,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,794.05

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