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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.96, 14,645.10 and 4,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.96, 14,645.10 and 4,565 is: 6,848.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.96 : 14,645.10 = 4,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.96/14,645.10 = 4,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.96x = 14,645.10 × 4,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.96x = 66,854,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,854,881.50/9,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.51

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