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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.78, 13,866.93 and 3,698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.78, 13,866.93 and 3,698.64 is: 5,546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.78 : 13,866.93 = 3,698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.78/13,866.93 = 3,698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.78x = 13,866.93 × 3,698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.78x = 51,288,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,288,781.98/9,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.66

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