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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.52, 14,458.74 and 4,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.52, 14,458.74 and 4,445.88 is: 6,669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.52 : 14,458.74 = 4,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.52/14,458.74 = 4,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.52x = 14,458.74 × 4,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.52x = 64,281,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,281,822.99/9,638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.26

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