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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.97, 14,510.95 and 4,126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.97, 14,510.95 and 4,126.28 is: 6,189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.97 : 14,510.95 = 4,126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.97/14,510.95 = 4,126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.97x = 14,510.95 × 4,126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.97x = 59,876,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,876,159.90/9,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.41

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