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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.96, 14,625.60 and 4,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.96, 14,625.60 and 4,552 is: 6,829.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.96 : 14,625.60 = 4,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.96/14,625.60 = 4,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.96x = 14,625.60 × 4,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.96x = 66,575,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,575,731.20/9,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.01

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