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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.80, 14,421.90 and 4,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.80, 14,421.90 and 4,074.20 is: 6,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.80 : 14,421.90 = 4,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.80/14,421.90 = 4,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.80x = 14,421.90 × 4,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.80x = 58,757,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,757,704.98/9,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.73

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