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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.61, 14,460.48 and 4,092.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.61, 14,460.48 and 4,092.27 is: 6,139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.61 : 14,460.48 = 4,092.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.61/14,460.48 = 4,092.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.61x = 14,460.48 × 4,092.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.61x = 59,176,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,176,188.49/9,638.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.49

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