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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,600.64, 14,396.04 and 4,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,600.64, 14,396.04 and 4,402 is: 6,600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,600.64 : 14,396.04 = 4,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,600.64/14,396.04 = 4,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,600.64x = 14,396.04 × 4,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,600.64x = 63,371,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,371,368.08/9,600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,600.74

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