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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,665.24, 14,497.70 and 4,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,665.24, 14,497.70 and 4,122.20 is: 6,183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,665.24 : 14,497.70 = 4,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,665.24/14,497.70 = 4,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,665.24x = 14,497.70 × 4,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,665.24x = 59,762,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,762,418.94/9,665.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.23

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