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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.32, 14,479.85 and 3,076.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.32, 14,479.85 and 3,076.29 is: 4,614.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.32 : 14,479.85 = 3,076.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.32/14,479.85 = 3,076.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.32x = 14,479.85 × 3,076.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.32x = 44,544,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,544,217.76/9,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.87

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