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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,676.36, 14,521.02 and 3,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,676.36, 14,521.02 and 3,436.12 is: 5,156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,676.36 : 14,521.02 = 3,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,676.36/14,521.02 = 3,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,676.36x = 14,521.02 × 3,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,676.36x = 49,895,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,895,967.24/9,676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.48

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