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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,706.24, 14,565.40 and 4,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,706.24, 14,565.40 and 4,440.40 is: 6,663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,706.24 : 14,565.40 = 4,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,706.24/14,565.40 = 4,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,706.24x = 14,565.40 × 4,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,706.24x = 64,676,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,676,202.16/9,706.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,663.36

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