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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.80, 14,481.90 and 4,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.80, 14,481.90 and 4,114.20 is: 6,166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.80 : 14,481.90 = 4,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.80/14,481.90 = 4,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.80x = 14,481.90 × 4,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.80x = 59,581,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,581,432.98/9,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,166.70

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