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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.52, 14,534.40 and 4,144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.52, 14,534.40 and 4,144.52 is: 6,217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.52 : 14,534.40 = 4,144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.52/14,534.40 = 4,144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.52x = 14,534.40 × 4,144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.52x = 60,238,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,238,111.49/9,688.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.47

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