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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.71, 14,464.37 and 3,403.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.71, 14,464.37 and 3,403.91 is: 5,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.71 : 14,464.37 = 3,403.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.71/14,464.37 = 3,403.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.71x = 14,464.37 × 3,403.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.71x = 49,235,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,235,413.69/9,644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.92

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