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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.26, 14,630.96 and 6,245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.26, 14,630.96 and 6,245.21 is: 9,370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.26 : 14,630.96 = 6,245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.26/14,630.96 = 6,245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.26x = 14,630.96 × 6,245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.26x = 91,373,469.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,373,469.89/9,751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.42

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