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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.42, 14,467.50 and 3,799.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.42, 14,467.50 and 3,799.68 is: 5,699.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.42 : 14,467.50 = 3,799.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.42/14,467.50 = 3,799.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.42x = 14,467.50 × 3,799.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.42x = 54,971,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,971,870.40/9,644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.87

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