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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.91, 14,400.26 and 4,673.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.91, 14,400.26 and 4,673.69 is: 7,010.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.91 : 14,400.26 = 4,673.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.91/14,400.26 = 4,673.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.91x = 14,400.26 × 4,673.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.91x = 67,302,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,302,351.16/9,599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.73

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