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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.64, 14,399.64 and 5,926.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.64, 14,399.64 and 5,926.42 is: 8,869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.64 : 14,399.64 = 5,926.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.64/14,399.64 = 5,926.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.64x = 14,399.64 × 5,926.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.64x = 85,338,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,338,314.49/9,621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,869.41

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