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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.28, 14,512.86 and 4,480.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.28, 14,512.86 and 4,480.68 is: 6,721.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.28 : 14,512.86 = 4,480.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.28/14,512.86 = 4,480.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.28x = 14,512.86 × 4,480.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.28x = 65,027,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,027,481.54/9,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.69

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