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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,692.39, 14,540.06 and 4,145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,692.39, 14,540.06 and 4,145.75 is: 6,219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,692.39 : 14,540.06 = 4,145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,692.39/14,540.06 = 4,145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,692.39x = 14,540.06 × 4,145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,692.39x = 60,279,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,279,453.75/9,692.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.26

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