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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.80, 14,497.50 and 3,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.80, 14,497.50 and 3,423.08 is: 5,135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.80 : 14,497.50 = 3,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.80/14,497.50 = 3,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.80x = 14,497.50 × 3,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.80x = 49,626,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,626,029.81/9,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.25

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