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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.30, 14,487.30 and 4,725.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.30, 14,487.30 and 4,725.30 is: 7,082.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.30 : 14,487.30 = 4,725.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.30/14,487.30 = 4,725.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.30x = 14,487.30 × 4,725.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.30x = 68,456,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,456,838.69/9,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.01

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