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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.13, 14,446.69 and 3,475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.13, 14,446.69 and 3,475.13 is: 5,212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.13 : 14,446.69 = 3,475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.13/14,446.69 = 3,475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.13x = 14,446.69 × 3,475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.13x = 50,204,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,204,044.90/9,631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.69

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