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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599, 14,377.62 and 4,658.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599, 14,377.62 and 4,658.22 is: 6,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599 : 14,377.62 = 4,658.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599/14,377.62 = 4,658.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599x = 14,377.62 × 4,658.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599x = 66,974,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,974,117.04/9,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.20

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