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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.50, 14,466.78 and 2,348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.50, 14,466.78 and 2,348.50 is: 3,522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.50 : 14,466.78 = 2,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.50/14,466.78 = 2,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.50x = 14,466.78 × 2,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.50x = 33,975,232.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,975,232.83/9,644.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.76

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