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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,667.41, 14,502.95 and 3,426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,667.41, 14,502.95 and 3,426.70 is: 5,140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,667.41 : 14,502.95 = 3,426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,667.41/14,502.95 = 3,426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,667.41x = 14,502.95 × 3,426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,667.41x = 49,697,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,697,258.77/9,667.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.70

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