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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.78, 14,406.36 and 4,340.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.78, 14,406.36 and 4,340.66 is: 6,505.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.78 : 14,406.36 = 4,340.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.78/14,406.36 = 4,340.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.78x = 14,406.36 × 4,340.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.78x = 62,533,110.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,533,110.60/9,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.88

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