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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.52, 14,428.35 and 4,937.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.52, 14,428.35 and 4,937.91 is: 7,405.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.52 : 14,428.35 = 4,937.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.52/14,428.35 = 4,937.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.52x = 14,428.35 × 4,937.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.52x = 71,245,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,245,893.75/9,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.62

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