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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,740.31, 14,599.98 and 4,196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,740.31, 14,599.98 and 4,196.26 is: 6,289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,740.31 : 14,599.98 = 4,196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,740.31/14,599.98 = 4,196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,740.31x = 14,599.98 × 4,196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,740.31x = 61,265,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,265,330.32/9,740.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,289.88

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