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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.20, 14,562.13 and 7,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.20, 14,562.13 and 7,947.66 is: 11,975.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.20 : 14,562.13 = 7,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.20/14,562.13 = 7,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.20x = 14,562.13 × 7,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.20x = 115,734,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,734,785.31/9,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,975.63

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