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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.60, 14,631.90 and 9,268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.60, 14,631.90 and 9,268.60 is: 13,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.60 : 14,631.90 = 9,268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.60/14,631.90 = 9,268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.60x = 14,631.90 × 9,268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.60x = 135,617,228.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,617,228.34/9,754.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.90

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