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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.70, 14,935.52 and 4,618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.70, 14,935.52 and 4,618.04 is: 6,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.70 : 14,935.52 = 4,618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.70/14,935.52 = 4,618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.70x = 14,935.52 × 4,618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.70x = 68,972,877.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,972,877.66/9,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.50

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