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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,672.92, 14,510.43 and 4,126.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,672.92, 14,510.43 and 4,126.85 is: 6,190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,672.92 : 14,510.43 = 4,126.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,672.92/14,510.43 = 4,126.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,672.92x = 14,510.43 × 4,126.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,672.92x = 59,882,347.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,882,347.41/9,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.72

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