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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.38, 14,423.91 and 4,682.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.38, 14,423.91 and 4,682.90 is: 7,025.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.38 : 14,423.91 = 4,682.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.38/14,423.91 = 4,682.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.38x = 14,423.91 × 4,682.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.38x = 67,545,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,545,665.50/9,614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,025.48

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