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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,649.81, 14,466.40 and 3,730.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,649.81, 14,466.40 and 3,730.85 is: 5,593.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,649.81 : 14,466.40 = 3,730.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,649.81/14,466.40 = 3,730.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,649.81x = 14,466.40 × 3,730.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,649.81x = 53,971,941.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,971,941.03/9,649.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,593.06

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