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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,735.32, 14,602.16 and 4,188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,735.32, 14,602.16 and 4,188.44 is: 6,282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,735.32 : 14,602.16 = 4,188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,735.32/14,602.16 = 4,188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,735.32x = 14,602.16 × 4,188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,735.32x = 61,160,271.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,160,271.03/9,735.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.31

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