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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.58, 14,451.67 and 4,090.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.58, 14,451.67 and 4,090.44 is: 6,133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.58 : 14,451.67 = 4,090.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.58/14,451.67 = 4,090.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.58x = 14,451.67 × 4,090.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.58x = 59,113,689.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,113,689.03/9,638.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.03

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