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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.43, 14,434.58 and 3,998.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.43, 14,434.58 and 3,998.93 is: 5,998.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.43 : 14,434.58 = 3,998.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.43/14,434.58 = 3,998.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.43x = 14,434.58 × 3,998.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.43x = 57,722,921.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,722,921.08/9,622.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.79

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