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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.20, 14,789.01 and 4,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.20, 14,789.01 and 4,664 is: 6,992.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.20 : 14,789.01 = 4,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.20/14,789.01 = 4,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.20x = 14,789.01 × 4,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.20x = 68,975,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,975,942.64/9,864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.55

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