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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,649.06, 14,473.59 and 3,409.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,649.06, 14,473.59 and 3,409.45 is: 5,114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,649.06 : 14,473.59 = 3,409.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,649.06/14,473.59 = 3,409.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,649.06x = 14,473.59 × 3,409.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,649.06x = 49,346,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,346,981.43/9,649.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.18

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