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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.58, 14,407.81 and 4,995.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.58, 14,407.81 and 4,995.86 is: 7,480.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.58 : 14,407.81 = 4,995.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.58/14,407.81 = 4,995.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.58x = 14,407.81 × 4,995.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.58x = 71,979,317.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,979,317.14/9,622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,480.26

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