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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.72, 14,394.11 and 4,663.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.72, 14,394.11 and 4,663.17 is: 6,992.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.72 : 14,394.11 = 4,663.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.72/14,394.11 = 4,663.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.72x = 14,394.11 × 4,663.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.72x = 67,122,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,122,158.61/9,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.10

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