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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,786.96, 14,688.14 and 4,524.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,786.96, 14,688.14 and 4,524.39 is: 6,790.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,786.96 : 14,688.14 = 4,524.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,786.96/14,688.14 = 4,524.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,786.96x = 14,688.14 × 4,524.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,786.96x = 66,454,851.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,454,851.11/9,786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,790.14

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