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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,662.06, 14,482.02 and 4,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,662.06, 14,482.02 and 4,457 is: 6,680.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,662.06 : 14,482.02 = 4,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,662.06/14,482.02 = 4,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,662.06x = 14,482.02 × 4,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,662.06x = 64,546,363.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,546,363.14/9,662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,680.39

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