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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.83, 14,352.80 and 9,376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.83, 14,352.80 and 9,376.62 is: 13,988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.83 : 14,352.80 = 9,376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.83/14,352.80 = 9,376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.83x = 14,352.80 × 9,376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.83x = 134,580,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,580,751.54/9,620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,988.48

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