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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.70, 14,469.86 and 6,668.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.70, 14,469.86 and 6,668.85 is: 10,012.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.70 : 14,469.86 = 6,668.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.70/14,469.86 = 6,668.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.70x = 14,469.86 × 6,668.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.70x = 96,497,292.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,497,292.52/9,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.49

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