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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,869.61, 14,804.17 and 4,598.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,869.61, 14,804.17 and 4,598.94 is: 6,898.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,869.61 : 14,804.17 = 4,598.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,869.61/14,804.17 = 4,598.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,869.61x = 14,804.17 × 4,598.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,869.61x = 68,083,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,083,533.60/9,869.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.30

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