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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562, 14,349.48 and 3,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562, 14,349.48 and 3,406 is: 5,111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562 : 14,349.48 = 3,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562/14,349.48 = 3,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562x = 14,349.48 × 3,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562x = 48,874,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,874,328.88/9,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.31

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