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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.43, 14,496.60 and 5,963.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.43, 14,496.60 and 5,963.11 is: 8,942.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.43 : 14,496.60 = 5,963.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.43/14,496.60 = 5,963.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.43x = 14,496.60 × 5,963.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.43x = 86,444,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,444,820.43/9,666.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.79

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