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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.64, 14,456.46 and 3,481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.64, 14,456.46 and 3,481.64 is: 5,222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.64 : 14,456.46 = 3,481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.64/14,456.46 = 3,481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.64x = 14,456.46 × 3,481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.64x = 50,332,189.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,332,189.39/9,637.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.46

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