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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,675.29, 14,513.25 and 3,435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,675.29, 14,513.25 and 3,435.78 is: 5,153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,675.29 : 14,513.25 = 3,435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,675.29/14,513.25 = 3,435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,675.29x = 14,513.25 × 3,435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,675.29x = 49,864,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,864,401.39/9,675.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.79

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