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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.60, 14,834.10 and 9,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.60, 14,834.10 and 9,468.20 is: 14,179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.60 : 14,834.10 = 9,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.60/14,834.10 = 9,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.60x = 14,834.10 × 9,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.60x = 140,452,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,452,225.62/9,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.07

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