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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,780.62, 14,651.28 and 4,508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,780.62, 14,651.28 and 4,508.24 is: 6,753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,780.62 : 14,651.28 = 4,508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,780.62/14,651.28 = 4,508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,780.62x = 14,651.28 × 4,508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,780.62x = 66,051,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,051,486.55/9,780.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753.30

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