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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.06, 14,502.72 and 4,126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.06, 14,502.72 and 4,126.88 is: 6,188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.06 : 14,502.72 = 4,126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.06/14,502.72 = 4,126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.06x = 14,502.72 × 4,126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.06x = 59,850,985.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,850,985.11/9,671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.67

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