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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.38, 14,418.96 and 4,682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.38, 14,418.96 and 4,682.62 is: 7,018.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.38 : 14,418.96 = 4,682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.38/14,418.96 = 4,682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.38x = 14,418.96 × 4,682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.38x = 67,518,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,518,510.48/9,620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,018.28

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