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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.20, 14,501.70 and 4,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.20, 14,501.70 and 4,116.60 is: 6,177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.20 : 14,501.70 = 4,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.20/14,501.70 = 4,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.20x = 14,501.70 × 4,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.20x = 59,697,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,697,698.22/9,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.20

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