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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.52, 13,870.98 and 6,668.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.52, 13,870.98 and 6,668.76 is: 9,982.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.52 : 13,870.98 = 6,668.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.52/13,870.98 = 6,668.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.52x = 13,870.98 × 6,668.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.52x = 92,502,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,502,236.58/9,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.41

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