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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.45, 14,499.99 and 4,599.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.45, 14,499.99 and 4,599.57 is: 6,899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.45 : 14,499.99 = 4,599.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.45/14,499.99 = 4,599.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.45x = 14,499.99 × 4,599.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.45x = 66,693,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,693,719.00/9,666.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.50

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