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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.40, 14,432.10 and 4,437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.40, 14,432.10 and 4,437.40 is: 6,656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.40 : 14,432.10 = 4,437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.40/14,432.10 = 4,437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.40x = 14,432.10 × 4,437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.40x = 64,041,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,041,000.54/9,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.10

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