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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636.59, 14,444.82 and 4,699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636.59, 14,444.82 and 4,699.44 is: 7,044.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636.59 : 14,444.82 = 4,699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636.59/14,444.82 = 4,699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636.59x = 14,444.82 × 4,699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636.59x = 67,882,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,882,564.90/9,636.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.26

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