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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,640.92, 14,458.50 and 3,399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,640.92, 14,458.50 and 3,399.75 is: 5,098.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,640.92 : 14,458.50 = 3,399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,640.92/14,458.50 = 3,399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,640.92x = 14,458.50 × 3,399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,640.92x = 49,155,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,155,285.38/9,640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.61

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