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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,860.88, 14,785.68 and 4,666.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,860.88, 14,785.68 and 4,666.76 is: 6,997.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,860.88 : 14,785.68 = 4,666.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,860.88/14,785.68 = 4,666.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,860.88x = 14,785.68 × 4,666.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,860.88x = 69,001,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,001,220.00/9,860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.47

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