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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.23, 14,499.36 and 3,092.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.23, 14,499.36 and 3,092.94 is: 4,639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.23 : 14,499.36 = 3,092.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.23/14,499.36 = 3,092.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.23x = 14,499.36 × 3,092.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.23x = 44,845,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,845,650.52/9,666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.42

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