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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,672.83, 14,499.96 and 6,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,672.83, 14,499.96 and 6,151.92 is: 9,221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,672.83 : 14,499.96 = 6,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,672.83/14,499.96 = 6,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,672.83x = 14,499.96 × 6,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,672.83x = 89,202,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,202,593.92/9,672.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.98

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