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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,698.67, 14,534.44 and 5,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,698.67, 14,534.44 and 5,246.72 is: 7,862.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,698.67 : 14,534.44 = 5,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,698.67/14,534.44 = 5,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,698.67x = 14,534.44 × 5,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,698.67x = 76,258,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,258,137.04/9,698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,862.74

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