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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.10, 14,443.80 and 5,182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.10, 14,443.80 and 5,182.30 is: 7,779.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.10 : 14,443.80 = 5,182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.10/14,443.80 = 5,182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.10x = 14,443.80 × 5,182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.10x = 74,852,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,852,104.74/9,621.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,779.99

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