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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.78, 14,492.59 and 3,744.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.78, 14,492.59 and 3,744.44 is: 5,614.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.78 : 14,492.59 = 3,744.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.78/14,492.59 = 3,744.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.78x = 14,492.59 × 3,744.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.78x = 54,266,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,266,561.24/9,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.88

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