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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,676.77, 14,520.63 and 4,129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,676.77, 14,520.63 and 4,129.59 is: 6,196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,676.77 : 14,520.63 = 4,129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,676.77/14,520.63 = 4,129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,676.77x = 14,520.63 × 4,129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,676.77x = 59,964,248.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,964,248.44/9,676.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.72

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