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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.16, 14,474.55 and 3,411.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.16, 14,474.55 and 3,411.01 is: 5,115.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.16 : 14,474.55 = 3,411.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.16/14,474.55 = 3,411.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.16x = 14,474.55 × 3,411.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.16x = 49,372,834.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,372,834.80/9,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.21

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