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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.20, 14,430.30 and 9,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.20, 14,430.30 and 9,109.90 is: 13,664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.20 : 14,430.30 = 9,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.20/14,430.30 = 9,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.20x = 14,430.30 × 9,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.20x = 131,458,589.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,458,589.97/9,620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.85

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