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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.80, 14,533.16 and 4,141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.80, 14,533.16 and 4,141.13 is: 6,212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.80 : 14,533.16 = 4,141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.80/14,533.16 = 4,141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.80x = 14,533.16 × 4,141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.80x = 60,183,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,183,611.50/9,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,212.31

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