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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.78, 14,418.41 and 4,940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.78, 14,418.41 and 4,940.60 is: 7,404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.78 : 14,418.41 = 4,940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.78/14,418.41 = 4,940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.78x = 14,418.41 × 4,940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.78x = 71,235,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,235,608.80/9,620.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,404.35

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