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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,617.01, 14,427.84 and 4,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,617.01, 14,427.84 and 4,685.52 is: 7,029.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,617.01 : 14,427.84 = 4,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,617.01/14,427.84 = 4,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,617.01x = 14,427.84 × 4,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,617.01x = 67,601,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,601,932.88/9,617.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.41

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