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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.70, 14,458.16 and 3,397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.70, 14,458.16 and 3,397.55 is: 5,096.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.70 : 14,458.16 = 3,397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.70/14,458.16 = 3,397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.70x = 14,458.16 × 3,397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.70x = 49,122,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,122,340.67/9,638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.36

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