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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.26, 14,501.85 and 4,117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.26, 14,501.85 and 4,117.02 is: 6,177.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.26 : 14,501.85 = 4,117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.26/14,501.85 = 4,117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.26x = 14,501.85 × 4,117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.26x = 59,704,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,704,406.49/9,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.86

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