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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.88, 14,466.96 and 3,402.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.88, 14,466.96 and 3,402.59 is: 5,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.88 : 14,466.96 = 3,402.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.88/14,466.96 = 3,402.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.88x = 14,466.96 × 3,402.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.88x = 49,225,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,225,133.43/9,643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.29

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