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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.60, 14,427.90 and 9,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.60, 14,427.90 and 9,042.60 is: 13,563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.60 : 14,427.90 = 9,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.60/14,427.90 = 9,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.60x = 14,427.90 × 9,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.60x = 130,465,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,465,728.54/9,618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,563.90

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