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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.95, 14,385.87 and 4,981.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.95, 14,385.87 and 4,981.23 is: 7,458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.95 : 14,385.87 = 4,981.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.95/14,385.87 = 4,981.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.95x = 14,385.87 × 4,981.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.95x = 71,659,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,659,327.22/9,607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,458.34

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