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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.40, 14,436.60 and 9,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.40, 14,436.60 and 9,041.20 is: 13,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.40 : 14,436.60 = 9,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.40/14,436.60 = 9,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.40x = 14,436.60 × 9,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.40x = 130,524,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,524,187.92/9,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,561.80

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