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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,794.68, 14,694.56 and 4,246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,794.68, 14,694.56 and 4,246.74 is: 6,371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,794.68 : 14,694.56 = 4,246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,794.68/14,694.56 = 4,246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,794.68x = 14,694.56 × 4,246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,794.68x = 62,403,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,403,975.73/9,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,371.21

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