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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.95, 14,421.98 and 4,071.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.95, 14,421.98 and 4,071.83 is: 6,103.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.95 : 14,421.98 = 4,071.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.95/14,421.98 = 4,071.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.95x = 14,421.98 × 4,071.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.95x = 58,723,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,723,850.82/9,621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.11

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