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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,662.67, 14,492.26 and 4,396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,662.67, 14,492.26 and 4,396.44 is: 6,593.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,662.67 : 14,492.26 = 4,396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,662.67/14,492.26 = 4,396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,662.67x = 14,492.26 × 4,396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,662.67x = 63,714,351.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,714,351.55/9,662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.87

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