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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.45, 14,462.34 and 4,096.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.45, 14,462.34 and 4,096.75 is: 6,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.45 : 14,462.34 = 4,096.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.45/14,462.34 = 4,096.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.45x = 14,462.34 × 4,096.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.45x = 59,248,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,248,591.40/9,643.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.92

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