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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.97, 14,164.74 and 3,606.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.97, 14,164.74 and 3,606.39 is: 5,403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.97 : 14,164.74 = 3,606.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.97/14,164.74 = 3,606.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.97x = 14,164.74 × 3,606.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.97x = 51,083,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,083,576.69/9,452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.97

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