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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,404.88, 14,106.58 and 4,720.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,404.88, 14,106.58 and 4,720.12 is: 7,079.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,404.88 : 14,106.58 = 4,720.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,404.88/14,106.58 = 4,720.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,404.88x = 14,106.58 × 4,720.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,404.88x = 66,584,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,584,750.39/9,404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,079.81

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