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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.61, 14,204.40 and 3,626.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.61, 14,204.40 and 3,626.21 is: 5,439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.61 : 14,204.40 = 3,626.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.61/14,204.40 = 3,626.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.61x = 14,204.40 × 3,626.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.61x = 51,508,137.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,508,137.32/9,469.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.31

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