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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.74, 14,487.39 and 3,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.74, 14,487.39 and 3,419.60 is: 5,128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.74 : 14,487.39 = 3,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.74/14,487.39 = 3,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.74x = 14,487.39 × 3,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.74x = 49,541,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,541,006.41/9,660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.08

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