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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.44, 14,395.70 and 4,987.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.44, 14,395.70 and 4,987.72 is: 7,468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.44 : 14,395.70 = 4,987.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.44/14,395.70 = 4,987.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.44x = 14,395.70 × 4,987.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.44x = 71,801,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,801,720.80/9,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.11

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