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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.24, 14,511.20 and 4,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.24, 14,511.20 and 4,131.20 is: 6,196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.24 : 14,511.20 = 4,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.24/14,511.20 = 4,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.24x = 14,511.20 × 4,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.24x = 59,948,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,948,669.44/9,674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.73

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