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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.72, 14,421.57 and 4,360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.72, 14,421.57 and 4,360.74 is: 6,536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.72 : 14,421.57 = 4,360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.72/14,421.57 = 4,360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.72x = 14,421.57 × 4,360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.72x = 62,888,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,888,717.16/9,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,536.12

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