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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.78, 14,433.24 and 4,695.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.78, 14,433.24 and 4,695.66 is: 7,043.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.78 : 14,433.24 = 4,695.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.78/14,433.24 = 4,695.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.78x = 14,433.24 × 4,695.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.78x = 67,773,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,773,587.74/9,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.77

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