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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.98, 14,489.31 and 4,394.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.98, 14,489.31 and 4,394.09 is: 6,586.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.98 : 14,489.31 = 4,394.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.98/14,489.31 = 4,394.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.98x = 14,489.31 × 4,394.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.98x = 63,667,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,667,332.18/9,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,586.06

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