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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.89, 14,952.41 and 7,639.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.89, 14,952.41 and 7,639.79 is: 11,463.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.89 : 14,952.41 = 7,639.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.89/14,952.41 = 7,639.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.89x = 14,952.41 × 7,639.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.89x = 114,233,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,233,159.43/9,964.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,463.56

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