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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.20, 14,695.23 and 4,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.20, 14,695.23 and 4,595 is: 6,893.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.20 : 14,695.23 = 4,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.20/14,695.23 = 4,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.20x = 14,695.23 × 4,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.20x = 67,524,581.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,524,581.85/9,795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.64

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