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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657.59, 14,487.53 and 3,416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657.59, 14,487.53 and 3,416.31 is: 5,124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657.59 : 14,487.53 = 3,416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657.59/14,487.53 = 3,416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657.59x = 14,487.53 × 3,416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657.59x = 49,493,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,493,876.53/9,657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.87

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