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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,909.59, 14,866.96 and 4,364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,909.59, 14,866.96 and 4,364.02 is: 6,547.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,909.59 : 14,866.96 = 4,364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,909.59/14,866.96 = 4,364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,909.59x = 14,866.96 × 4,364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,909.59x = 64,879,662.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,879,662.70/9,909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.16

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