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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.64, 14,498.61 and 3,093.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.64, 14,498.61 and 3,093.40 is: 4,639.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.64 : 14,498.61 = 3,093.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.64/14,498.61 = 3,093.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.64x = 14,498.61 × 3,093.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.64x = 44,850,000.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,850,000.17/9,666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.67

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