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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.40, 14,466.60 and 5,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.40, 14,466.60 and 5,497.20 is: 8,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.40 : 14,466.60 = 5,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.40/14,466.60 = 5,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.40x = 14,466.60 × 5,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.40x = 79,525,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,525,793.52/9,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.80

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