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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.40, 14,646.69 and 4,218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.40, 14,646.69 and 4,218.44 is: 6,326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.40 : 14,646.69 = 4,218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.40/14,646.69 = 4,218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.40x = 14,646.69 × 4,218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.40x = 61,786,109.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,786,109.73/9,766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,326.40

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