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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.86, 14,434.31 and 4,075.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.86, 14,434.31 and 4,075.24 is: 6,113.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.86 : 14,434.31 = 4,075.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.86/14,434.31 = 4,075.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.86x = 14,434.31 × 4,075.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.86x = 58,823,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,823,277.48/9,621.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.50

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