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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.70, 14,388.49 and 4,982.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.70, 14,388.49 and 4,982.98 is: 7,460.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.70 : 14,388.49 = 4,982.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.70/14,388.49 = 4,982.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.70x = 14,388.49 × 4,982.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.70x = 71,697,557.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,697,557.90/9,609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.96

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