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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.57, 14,461.29 and 4,092.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.57, 14,461.29 and 4,092.87 is: 6,140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.57 : 14,461.29 = 4,092.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.57/14,461.29 = 4,092.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.57x = 14,461.29 × 4,092.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.57x = 59,188,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,188,180.00/9,639.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,140.13

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