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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.06, 14,497.39 and 4,399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.06, 14,497.39 and 4,399.84 is: 6,598.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.06 : 14,497.39 = 4,399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.06/14,497.39 = 4,399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.06x = 14,497.39 × 4,399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.06x = 63,786,196.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,786,196.42/9,666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.99

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