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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.16, 14,478.88 and 4,111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.16, 14,478.88 and 4,111.84 is: 6,162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.16 : 14,478.88 = 4,111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.16/14,478.88 = 4,111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.16x = 14,478.88 × 4,111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.16x = 59,534,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,534,837.94/9,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.92

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