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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.62, 14,622.96 and 4,202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.62, 14,622.96 and 4,202.53 is: 6,304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.62 : 14,622.96 = 4,202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.62/14,622.96 = 4,202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.62x = 14,622.96 × 4,202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.62x = 61,453,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,453,428.09/9,747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,304.45

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