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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,598.74, 14,383.99 and 4,662.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,598.74, 14,383.99 and 4,662.73 is: 6,987.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,598.74 : 14,383.99 = 4,662.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,598.74/14,383.99 = 4,662.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,598.74x = 14,383.99 × 4,662.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,598.74x = 67,068,661.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,068,661.69/9,598.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.24

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