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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,844, 58,266.04 and 9,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,844, 58,266.04 and 9,660 is: 14,490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,844 : 58,266.04 = 9,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,844/58,266.04 = 9,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,844x = 58,266.04 × 9,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,844x = 562,849,946.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,849,946.40/38,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,490.01

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