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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,672.84, 14,511.84 and 4,126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,672.84, 14,511.84 and 4,126.56 is: 6,190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,672.84 : 14,511.84 = 4,126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,672.84/14,511.84 = 4,126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,672.84x = 14,511.84 × 4,126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,672.84x = 59,883,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,883,978.47/9,672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.94

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