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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.20, 14,442.86 and 4,698.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.20, 14,442.86 and 4,698.74 is: 7,043.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.20 : 14,442.86 = 4,698.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.20/14,442.86 = 4,698.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.20x = 14,442.86 × 4,698.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.20x = 67,863,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,863,244.00/9,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.26

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