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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.80, 14,198.22 and 3,621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.80, 14,198.22 and 3,621.96 is: 5,432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.80 : 14,198.22 = 3,621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.80/14,198.22 = 3,621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.80x = 14,198.22 × 3,621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.80x = 51,425,384.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,425,384.91/9,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.76

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