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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.68, 14,246.90 and 3,950.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.68, 14,246.90 and 3,950.58 is: 5,925.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.68 : 14,246.90 = 3,950.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.68/14,246.90 = 3,950.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.68x = 14,246.90 × 3,950.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.68x = 56,283,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,283,498.45/9,498.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.41

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