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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.64, 14,459.68 and 3,401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.64, 14,459.68 and 3,401.92 is: 5,100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.64 : 14,459.68 = 3,401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.64/14,459.68 = 3,401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.64x = 14,459.68 × 3,401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.64x = 49,190,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,190,674.59/9,644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,100.31

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