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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,703, 14,542.32 and 4,149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,703, 14,542.32 and 4,149.81 is: 6,219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,703 : 14,542.32 = 4,149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,703/14,542.32 = 4,149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,703x = 14,542.32 × 4,149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,703x = 60,347,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,347,864.96/9,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.51

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