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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,752.99, 14,617.56 and 4,194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,752.99, 14,617.56 and 4,194.59 is: 6,286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,752.99 : 14,617.56 = 4,194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,752.99/14,617.56 = 4,194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,752.99x = 14,617.56 × 4,194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,752.99x = 61,314,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,314,671.00/9,752.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.76

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