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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.96, 14,497.44 and 3,818.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.96, 14,497.44 and 3,818.56 is: 5,727.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.96 : 14,497.44 = 3,818.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.96/14,497.44 = 3,818.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.96x = 14,497.44 × 3,818.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.96x = 55,359,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,359,344.49/9,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.84

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