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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.64, 14,439.51 and 4,078.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.64, 14,439.51 and 4,078.21 is: 6,118.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.64 : 14,439.51 = 4,078.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.64/14,439.51 = 4,078.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.64x = 14,439.51 × 4,078.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.64x = 58,887,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,887,354.08/9,624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,118.40

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