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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.41, 14,504.45 and 3,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.41, 14,504.45 and 3,427.70 is: 5,142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.41 : 14,504.45 = 3,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.41/14,504.45 = 3,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.41x = 14,504.45 × 3,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.41x = 49,716,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,716,903.27/9,668.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,142.20

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