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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,672.33, 14,509.50 and 4,126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,672.33, 14,509.50 and 4,126.26 is: 6,189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,672.33 : 14,509.50 = 4,126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,672.33/14,509.50 = 4,126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,672.33x = 14,509.50 × 4,126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,672.33x = 59,869,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,869,969.47/9,672.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.82

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