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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.76, 14,440.20 and 4,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.76, 14,440.20 and 4,082 is: 6,121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.76 : 14,440.20 = 4,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.76/14,440.20 = 4,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.76x = 14,440.20 × 4,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.76x = 58,944,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,944,896.40/9,628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,121.75

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