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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.66, 14,469.16 and 4,098.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.66, 14,469.16 and 4,098.18 is: 6,148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.66 : 14,469.16 = 4,098.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.66/14,469.16 = 4,098.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.66x = 14,469.16 × 4,098.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.66x = 59,297,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,297,222.13/9,644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.19

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