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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.48, 14,351.16 and 3,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.48, 14,351.16 and 3,410 is: 5,115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.48 : 14,351.16 = 3,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.48/14,351.16 = 3,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.48x = 14,351.16 × 3,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.48x = 48,937,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,937,455.60/9,566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.51

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