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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,815.76, 14,717.88 and 4,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,815.76, 14,717.88 and 4,626 is: 6,936.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,815.76 : 14,717.88 = 4,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,815.76/14,717.88 = 4,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,815.76x = 14,717.88 × 4,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,815.76x = 68,084,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,084,912.88/9,815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.29

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