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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.83, 14,498.39 and 3,423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.83, 14,498.39 and 3,423.58 is: 5,135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.83 : 14,498.39 = 3,423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.83/14,498.39 = 3,423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.83x = 14,498.39 × 3,423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.83x = 49,636,370.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,636,370.35/9,664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.77

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