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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,320.96, 13,971.33 and 4,644.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,320.96, 13,971.33 and 4,644.46 is: 6,961.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.96 : 13,971.33 = 4,644.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.96/13,971.33 = 4,644.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.96x = 13,971.33 × 4,644.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.96x = 64,889,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,889,283.33/9,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.65

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