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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.95, 14,499.81 and 4,116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.95, 14,499.81 and 4,116.83 is: 6,174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.95 : 14,499.81 = 4,116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.95/14,499.81 = 4,116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.95x = 14,499.81 × 4,116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.95x = 59,693,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,693,180.30/9,666.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.98

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