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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.48, 14,496.78 and 2,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.48, 14,496.78 and 2,644.34 is: 3,966.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.48 : 14,496.78 = 2,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.48/14,496.78 = 2,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.48x = 14,496.78 × 2,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.48x = 38,334,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334,415.23/9,664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.53

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