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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.26, 14,507.86 and 4,121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.26, 14,507.86 and 4,121.02 is: 6,183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.26 : 14,507.86 = 4,121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.26/14,507.86 = 4,121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.26x = 14,507.86 × 4,121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.26x = 59,787,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,787,181.22/9,668.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.86

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