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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,695.59, 14,544.18 and 4,148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,695.59, 14,544.18 and 4,148.99 is: 6,223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,695.59 : 14,544.18 = 4,148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,695.59/14,544.18 = 4,148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,695.59x = 14,544.18 × 4,148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,695.59x = 60,343,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,343,657.38/9,695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.83

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