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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,765.69, 14,647.92 and 4,215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,765.69, 14,647.92 and 4,215.13 is: 6,322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,765.69 : 14,647.92 = 4,215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,765.69/14,647.92 = 4,215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,765.69x = 14,647.92 × 4,215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,765.69x = 61,742,813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,742,813.79/9,765.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.43

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