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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,645.03, 14,469.28 and 3,408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,645.03, 14,469.28 and 3,408.68 is: 5,113.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,645.03 : 14,469.28 = 3,408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,645.03/14,469.28 = 3,408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,645.03x = 14,469.28 × 3,408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,645.03x = 49,321,173.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,321,173.00/9,645.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.64

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