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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,682.57, 14,511.75 and 4,129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,682.57, 14,511.75 and 4,129.44 is: 6,189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,682.57 : 14,511.75 = 4,129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,682.57/14,511.75 = 4,129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,682.57x = 14,511.75 × 4,129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,682.57x = 59,925,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,925,400.92/9,682.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.00

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