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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.32, 14,502.93 and 3,424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.32, 14,502.93 and 3,424.29 is: 5,138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.32 : 14,502.93 = 3,424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.32/14,502.93 = 3,424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.32x = 14,502.93 × 3,424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.32x = 49,662,238.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,662,238.17/9,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.72

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