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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.84, 14,439.12 and 4,433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.84, 14,439.12 and 4,433.44 is: 6,646.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.84 : 14,439.12 = 4,433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.84/14,439.12 = 4,433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.84x = 14,439.12 × 4,433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.84x = 64,014,972.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,014,972.17/9,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.18

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