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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.62, 14,625.96 and 4,204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.62, 14,625.96 and 4,204.54 is: 6,307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.62 : 14,625.96 = 4,204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.62/14,625.96 = 4,204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.62x = 14,625.96 × 4,204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.62x = 61,495,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,495,433.86/9,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,307.47

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