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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.96, 14,430.06 and 3,468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.96, 14,430.06 and 3,468.52 is: 5,199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.96 : 14,430.06 = 3,468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.96/14,430.06 = 3,468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.96x = 14,430.06 × 3,468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.96x = 50,050,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,050,951.71/9,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.58

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