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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.94, 14,474.11 and 5,964.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.94, 14,474.11 and 5,964.58 is: 8,956.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.94 : 14,474.11 = 5,964.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.94/14,474.11 = 5,964.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.94x = 14,474.11 × 5,964.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.94x = 86,331,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,331,935.93/9,638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,956.58

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