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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.93, 14,501.97 and 4,120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.93, 14,501.97 and 4,120.32 is: 6,181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.93 : 14,501.97 = 4,120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.93/14,501.97 = 4,120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.93x = 14,501.97 × 4,120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.93x = 59,752,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,752,757.03/9,666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,181.15

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