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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.32, 14,432.32 and 3,469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.32, 14,432.32 and 3,469.88 is: 5,201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.32 : 14,432.32 = 3,469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.32/14,432.32 = 3,469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.32x = 14,432.32 × 3,469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.32x = 50,078,418.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,078,418.52/9,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.70

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