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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.52, 14,492.40 and 4,116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.52, 14,492.40 and 4,116.52 is: 6,175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.52 : 14,492.40 = 4,116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.52/14,492.40 = 4,116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.52x = 14,492.40 × 4,116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.52x = 59,658,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,658,254.45/9,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.47

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