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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.52, 14,348.16 and 3,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.52, 14,348.16 and 3,408 is: 5,113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.52 : 14,348.16 = 3,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.52/14,348.16 = 3,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.52x = 14,348.16 × 3,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.52x = 48,898,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,898,529.28/9,563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.03

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