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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.24, 14,509.70 and 4,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.24, 14,509.70 and 4,130.20 is: 6,195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.24 : 14,509.70 = 4,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.24/14,509.70 = 4,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.24x = 14,509.70 × 4,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.24x = 59,927,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,927,962.94/9,673.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.23

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