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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.20, 14,466.30 and 2,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.20, 14,466.30 and 2,624.20 is: 3,936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.20 : 14,466.30 = 2,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.20/14,466.30 = 2,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.20x = 14,466.30 × 2,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.20x = 37,962,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,962,464.46/9,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.30

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