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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.72, 14,421.31 and 4,350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.72, 14,421.31 and 4,350.58 is: 6,520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.72 : 14,421.31 = 4,350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.72/14,421.31 = 4,350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.72x = 14,421.31 × 4,350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.72x = 62,741,015.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,741,015.93/9,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,520.77

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