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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.40, 14,397.96 and 4,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.40, 14,397.96 and 4,982 is: 7,468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.40 : 14,397.96 = 4,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.40/14,397.96 = 4,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.40x = 14,397.96 × 4,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.40x = 71,730,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,730,636.72/9,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.52

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