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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.51, 14,451.44 and 3,395.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.51, 14,451.44 and 3,395.98 is: 5,095.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.51 : 14,451.44 = 3,395.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.51/14,451.44 = 3,395.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.51x = 14,451.44 × 3,395.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.51x = 49,076,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,076,765.08/9,631.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.44

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