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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.36, 14,412.36 and 4,679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.36, 14,412.36 and 4,679.48 is: 7,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.36 : 14,412.36 = 4,679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.36/14,412.36 = 4,679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.36x = 14,412.36 × 4,679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.36x = 67,442,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,442,350.37/9,605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.32

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