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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,246.19, 58,868.78 and 9,664.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,246.19, 58,868.78 and 9,664.27 is: 14,496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,246.19 : 58,868.78 = 9,664.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,246.19/58,868.78 = 9,664.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,246.19x = 58,868.78 × 9,664.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,246.19x = 568,923,589.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,923,589.00/39,246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,496.28

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