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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.45, 14,391.12 and 4,984.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.45, 14,391.12 and 4,984.73 is: 7,463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.45 : 14,391.12 = 4,984.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.45/14,391.12 = 4,984.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.45x = 14,391.12 × 4,984.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.45x = 71,735,847.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,735,847.60/9,611.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.58

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