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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,561.96, 14,332.69 and 4,624.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,561.96, 14,332.69 and 4,624.81 is: 6,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,561.96 : 14,332.69 = 4,624.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,561.96/14,332.69 = 4,624.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,561.96x = 14,332.69 × 4,624.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,561.96x = 66,285,937.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,285,937.99/9,561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.25

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