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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.76, 14,508.03 and 4,478.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.76, 14,508.03 and 4,478.28 is: 6,719.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.76 : 14,508.03 = 4,478.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.76/14,508.03 = 4,478.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.76x = 14,508.03 × 4,478.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.76x = 64,971,020.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,971,020.59/9,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,719.68

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