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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.44, 14,409.83 and 4,679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.44, 14,409.83 and 4,679.72 is: 7,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.44 : 14,409.83 = 4,679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.44/14,409.83 = 4,679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.44x = 14,409.83 × 4,679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.44x = 67,433,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,433,969.65/9,620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.45

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