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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,650.61, 14,475.56 and 3,494.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,650.61, 14,475.56 and 3,494.61 is: 5,241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,650.61 : 14,475.56 = 3,494.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,650.61/14,475.56 = 3,494.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,650.61x = 14,475.56 × 3,494.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,650.61x = 50,586,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,586,419.26/9,650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,241.78

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