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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,649.42, 14,463.16 and 4,099.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,649.42, 14,463.16 and 4,099.30 is: 6,144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,649.42 : 14,463.16 = 4,099.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,649.42/14,463.16 = 4,099.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,649.42x = 14,463.16 × 4,099.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,649.42x = 59,288,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,288,785.38/9,649.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,144.29

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