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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.79, 14,441.81 and 4,083.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.79, 14,441.81 and 4,083.04 is: 6,123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.79 : 14,441.81 = 4,083.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.79/14,441.81 = 4,083.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.79x = 14,441.81 × 4,083.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.79x = 58,966,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,966,487.90/9,629.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.34

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