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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.60, 14,711.63 and 8,466.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.60, 14,711.63 and 8,466.93 is: 12,646.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.60 : 14,711.63 = 8,466.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.60/14,711.63 = 8,466.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.60x = 14,711.63 × 8,466.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.60x = 124,562,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,562,299.06/9,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.43

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