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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.63, 14,477.97 and 7,599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.63, 14,477.97 and 7,599.18 is: 11,379.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.63 : 14,477.97 = 7,599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.63/14,477.97 = 7,599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.63x = 14,477.97 × 7,599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.63x = 110,020,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,020,782.85/9,668.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,379.15

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