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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.40, 14,496.60 and 7,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.40, 14,496.60 and 7,331.60 is: 10,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.40 : 14,496.60 = 7,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.40/14,496.60 = 7,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.40x = 14,496.60 × 7,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.40x = 106,283,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,283,272.56/9,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.40

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