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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666, 14,499 and 4,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666, 14,499 and 4,194 is: 6,291

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666 : 14,499 = 4,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666/14,499 = 4,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666x = 14,499 × 4,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666x = 60,808,806
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,808,806/9,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291

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