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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.78, 14,492.64 and 4,114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.78, 14,492.64 and 4,114.14 is: 6,171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.78 : 14,492.64 = 4,114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.78/14,492.64 = 4,114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.78x = 14,492.64 × 4,114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.78x = 59,624,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,624,749.93/9,660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.84

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