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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636.64, 14,454.96 and 3,480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636.64, 14,454.96 and 3,480.64 is: 5,220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636.64 : 14,454.96 = 3,480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636.64/14,454.96 = 3,480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636.64x = 14,454.96 × 3,480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636.64x = 50,312,511.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,312,511.97/9,636.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.96

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