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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,740.96, 14,613.60 and 4,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,740.96, 14,613.60 and 4,544 is: 6,817.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,740.96 : 14,613.60 = 4,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,740.96/14,613.60 = 4,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,740.96x = 14,613.60 × 4,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,740.96x = 66,404,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,404,198.40/9,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,817.01

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