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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.65, 14,638.73 and 4,839.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.65, 14,638.73 and 4,839.53 is: 7,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.65 : 14,638.73 = 4,839.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.65/14,638.73 = 4,839.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.65x = 14,638.73 × 4,839.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.65x = 70,844,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,844,511.90/9,766.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.72

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