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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.68, 14,497.02 and 6,398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.68, 14,497.02 and 6,398.49 is: 9,597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.68 : 14,497.02 = 6,398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.68/14,497.02 = 6,398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.68x = 14,497.02 × 6,398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.68x = 92,759,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,759,037.50/9,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,597.74

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