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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.38, 14,507.38 and 3,431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.38, 14,507.38 and 3,431.30 is: 5,147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.38 : 14,507.38 = 3,431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.38/14,507.38 = 3,431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.38x = 14,507.38 × 3,431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.38x = 49,779,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,779,172.99/9,671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,147.06

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