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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.46, 14,497.09 and 5,159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.46, 14,497.09 and 5,159.95 is: 7,736.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.46 : 14,497.09 = 5,159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.46/14,497.09 = 5,159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.46x = 14,497.09 × 5,159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.46x = 74,804,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,804,259.55/9,668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.94

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