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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.66, 14,419.72 and 4,941.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.66, 14,419.72 and 4,941.48 is: 7,405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.66 : 14,419.72 = 4,941.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.66/14,419.72 = 4,941.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.66x = 14,419.72 × 4,941.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.66x = 71,254,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,254,757.99/9,621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.66

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