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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,676.70, 14,521.52 and 3,520.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,676.70, 14,521.52 and 3,520.70 is: 5,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,676.70 : 14,521.52 = 3,520.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,676.70/14,521.52 = 3,520.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,676.70x = 14,521.52 × 3,520.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,676.70x = 51,125,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,125,915.46/9,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.40

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