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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,640.19, 14,462.42 and 4,098.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,640.19, 14,462.42 and 4,098.29 is: 6,148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,640.19 : 14,462.42 = 4,098.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,640.19/14,462.42 = 4,098.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,640.19x = 14,462.42 × 4,098.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,640.19x = 59,271,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,271,098.46/9,640.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.33

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