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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,720.63, 14,563.32 and 4,460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,720.63, 14,563.32 and 4,460.04 is: 6,681.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,720.63 : 14,563.32 = 4,460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,720.63/14,563.32 = 4,460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,720.63x = 14,563.32 × 4,460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,720.63x = 64,952,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,952,989.73/9,720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,681.97

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