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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.97, 14,424.47 and 4,068.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.97, 14,424.47 and 4,068.55 is: 6,103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.97 : 14,424.47 = 4,068.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.97/14,424.47 = 4,068.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.97x = 14,424.47 × 4,068.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.97x = 58,686,677.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,686,677.42/9,615.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.04

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