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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.68, 14,466.27 and 3,801.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.68, 14,466.27 and 3,801.34 is: 5,701.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.68 : 14,466.27 = 3,801.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.68/14,466.27 = 3,801.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.68x = 14,466.27 × 3,801.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.68x = 54,991,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,991,210.80/9,644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.71

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