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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,865.95, 14,791.64 and 4,665.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,865.95, 14,791.64 and 4,665.75 is: 6,995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.95 : 14,791.64 = 4,665.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.95/14,791.64 = 4,665.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.95x = 14,791.64 × 4,665.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.95x = 69,014,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,014,071.00/9,865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.18

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