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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.93, 14,461.88 and 4,093.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.93, 14,461.88 and 4,093.26 is: 6,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.93 : 14,461.88 = 4,093.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.93/14,461.88 = 4,093.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.93x = 14,461.88 × 4,093.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.93x = 59,196,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,196,160.23/9,639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,140.72

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