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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.59, 14,689.97 and 6,279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.59, 14,689.97 and 6,279.74 is: 9,413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.59 : 14,689.97 = 6,279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.59/14,689.97 = 6,279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.59x = 14,689.97 × 6,279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.59x = 92,249,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,249,087.36/9,799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.57

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