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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.59, 14,492.03 and 3,419.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.59, 14,492.03 and 3,419.31 is: 5,129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.59 : 14,492.03 = 3,419.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.59/14,492.03 = 3,419.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.59x = 14,492.03 × 3,419.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.59x = 49,552,726.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,552,726.00/9,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.37

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