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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.20, 14,493.96 and 3,739.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.20, 14,493.96 and 3,739.86 is: 5,608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.20 : 14,493.96 = 3,739.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.20/14,493.96 = 3,739.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.20x = 14,493.96 × 3,739.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.20x = 54,205,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,205,381.25/9,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.88

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