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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,672.08, 14,503.32 and 3,431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,672.08, 14,503.32 and 3,431.16 is: 5,145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,672.08 : 14,503.32 = 3,431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,672.08/14,503.32 = 3,431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,672.08x = 14,503.32 × 3,431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,672.08x = 49,763,211.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,763,211.45/9,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,145.04

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