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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.90, 14,405.40 and 7,413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.90, 14,405.40 and 7,413.78 is: 11,106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.90 : 14,405.40 = 7,413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.90/14,405.40 = 7,413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.90x = 14,405.40 × 7,413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.90x = 106,798,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,798,466.41/9,615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,106.45

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