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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,746.96, 14,622.60 and 4,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,746.96, 14,622.60 and 4,550 is: 6,826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,746.96 : 14,622.60 = 4,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,746.96/14,622.60 = 4,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,746.96x = 14,622.60 × 4,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,746.96x = 66,532,830
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,532,830/9,746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.01

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