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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.60, 14,621.40 and 7,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.60, 14,621.40 and 7,179.60 is: 10,742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.60 : 14,621.40 = 7,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.60/14,621.40 = 7,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.60x = 14,621.40 × 7,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.60x = 104,975,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,975,803.44/9,771.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,742.95

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