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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.48, 14,514.16 and 3,831.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.48, 14,514.16 and 3,831.14 is: 5,747.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.48 : 14,514.16 = 3,831.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.48/14,514.16 = 3,831.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.48x = 14,514.16 × 3,831.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.48x = 55,605,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,605,778.94/9,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,747.68

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