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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.32, 14,353.98 and 3,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.32, 14,353.98 and 3,409 is: 5,113.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.32 : 14,353.98 = 3,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.32/14,353.98 = 3,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.32x = 14,353.98 × 3,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.32x = 48,932,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,932,717.82/9,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.50

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