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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.27, 14,499.72 and 3,425.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.27, 14,499.72 and 3,425.43 is: 5,138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.27 : 14,499.72 = 3,425.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.27/14,499.72 = 3,425.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.27x = 14,499.72 × 3,425.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.27x = 49,667,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,667,775.88/9,666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.26

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