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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,679.83, 14,510.52 and 4,125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,679.83, 14,510.52 and 4,125.54 is: 6,184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,679.83 : 14,510.52 = 4,125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,679.83/14,510.52 = 4,125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,679.83x = 14,510.52 × 4,125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,679.83x = 59,863,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,863,730.68/9,679.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.38

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