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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.97, 14,350.32 and 4,637.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.97, 14,350.32 and 4,637.04 is: 6,955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.97 : 14,350.32 = 4,637.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.97/14,350.32 = 4,637.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.97x = 14,350.32 × 4,637.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.97x = 66,543,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,543,007.85/9,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.49

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