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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.96, 14,627.10 and 4,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.96, 14,627.10 and 4,553 is: 6,830.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.96 : 14,627.10 = 4,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.96/14,627.10 = 4,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.96x = 14,627.10 × 4,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.96x = 66,597,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,597,186.30/9,749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.51

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