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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.57, 14,422.50 and 6,114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.57, 14,422.50 and 6,114.18 is: 9,165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.57 : 14,422.50 = 6,114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.57/14,422.50 = 6,114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.57x = 14,422.50 × 6,114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.57x = 88,181,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,181,761.05/9,621.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.01

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