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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.23, 14,628.38 and 4,206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.23, 14,628.38 and 4,206.15 is: 6,309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.23 : 14,628.38 = 4,206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.23/14,628.38 = 4,206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.23x = 14,628.38 × 4,206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.23x = 61,529,139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,529,139.51/9,751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,309.88

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