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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,892.63, 14,838.96 and 4,633.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,892.63, 14,838.96 and 4,633.55 is: 6,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,892.63 : 14,838.96 = 4,633.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,892.63/14,838.96 = 4,633.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,892.63x = 14,838.96 × 4,633.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,892.63x = 68,756,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,756,965.75/9,892.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.32

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