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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.40, 14,438.10 and 4,698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.40, 14,438.10 and 4,698.20 is: 7,047.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.40 : 14,438.10 = 4,698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.40/14,438.10 = 4,698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.40x = 14,438.10 × 4,698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.40x = 67,833,081.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,833,081.42/9,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.30

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