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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.06, 14,692.32 and 4,172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.06, 14,692.32 and 4,172.99 is: 6,259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.06 : 14,692.32 = 4,172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.06/14,692.32 = 4,172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.06x = 14,692.32 × 4,172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.06x = 61,310,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,310,830.98/9,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,259.36

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