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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,196.38, 13,782.45 and 3,646.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,196.38, 13,782.45 and 3,646.70 is: 5,465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196.38 : 13,782.45 = 3,646.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196.38/13,782.45 = 3,646.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196.38x = 13,782.45 × 3,646.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196.38x = 50,260,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,260,391.50/9,196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,465.24

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