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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.96, 14,493.68 and 3,738.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.96, 14,493.68 and 3,738.64 is: 5,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.96 : 14,493.68 = 3,738.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.96/14,493.68 = 3,738.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.96x = 14,493.68 × 3,738.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.96x = 54,186,651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,186,651.80/9,660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.83

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