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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.58, 14,199.90 and 7,620.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.58, 14,199.90 and 7,620.66 is: 11,415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.58 : 14,199.90 = 7,620.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.58/14,199.90 = 7,620.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.58x = 14,199.90 × 7,620.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.58x = 108,212,609.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,212,609.93/9,479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,415.34

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