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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.79, 14,863.58 and 4,641.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.79, 14,863.58 and 4,641.17 is: 6,964.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.79 : 14,863.58 = 4,641.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.79/14,863.58 = 4,641.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.79x = 14,863.58 × 4,641.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.79x = 68,984,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,984,304.06/9,905.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,964.04

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