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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.54, 14,197.98 and 3,621.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.54, 14,197.98 and 3,621.78 is: 5,431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.54 : 14,197.98 = 3,621.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.54/14,197.98 = 3,621.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.54x = 14,197.98 × 3,621.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.54x = 51,421,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,421,960.00/9,466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,431.97

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