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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.53, 13,868.01 and 3,698.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.53, 13,868.01 and 3,698.46 is: 5,548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.53 : 13,868.01 = 3,698.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.53/13,868.01 = 3,698.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.53x = 13,868.01 × 3,698.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.53x = 51,290,280.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,290,280.26/9,244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,548.18

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