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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,692.61, 14,542.25 and 4,145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,692.61, 14,542.25 and 4,145.73 is: 6,220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,692.61 : 14,542.25 = 4,145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,692.61/14,542.25 = 4,145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,692.61x = 14,542.25 × 4,145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,692.61x = 60,288,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,288,221.36/9,692.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.02

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