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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,564.88, 14,344.08 and 3,640.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,564.88, 14,344.08 and 3,640.36 is: 5,459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,564.88 : 14,344.08 = 3,640.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,564.88/14,344.08 = 3,640.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,564.88x = 14,344.08 × 3,640.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,564.88x = 52,217,615.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,217,615.07/9,564.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.31

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