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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,836.96, 14,748.24 and 4,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,836.96, 14,748.24 and 4,640 is: 6,956.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,836.96 : 14,748.24 = 4,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,836.96/14,748.24 = 4,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,836.96x = 14,748.24 × 4,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,836.96x = 68,431,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,431,833.60/9,836.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.60

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