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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.72, 14,387.70 and 4,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.72, 14,387.70 and 4,664.96 is: 6,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.72 : 14,387.70 = 4,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.72/14,387.70 = 4,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.72x = 14,387.70 × 4,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.72x = 67,118,044.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,118,044.99/9,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.30

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