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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.67, 14,850.80 and 4,637.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.67, 14,850.80 and 4,637.21 is: 6,955.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.67 : 14,850.80 = 4,637.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.67/14,850.80 = 4,637.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.67x = 14,850.80 × 4,637.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.67x = 68,866,255.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,866,255.08/9,901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.01

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