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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.74, 14,505.59 and 4,119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.74, 14,505.59 and 4,119.50 is: 6,181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.74 : 14,505.59 = 4,119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.74/14,505.59 = 4,119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.74x = 14,505.59 × 4,119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.74x = 59,755,778.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,755,778.01/9,666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,181.59

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