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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.28, 14,491.84 and 3,743.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.28, 14,491.84 and 3,743.94 is: 5,614.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.28 : 14,491.84 = 3,743.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.28/14,491.84 = 3,743.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.28x = 14,491.84 × 3,743.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.28x = 54,256,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,256,516.35/9,664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.13

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