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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.40, 14,457.60 and 4,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.40, 14,457.60 and 4,711.20 is: 7,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.40 : 14,457.60 = 4,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.40/14,457.60 = 4,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.40x = 14,457.60 × 4,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.40x = 68,112,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,112,645.12/9,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.80

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