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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,679.69, 14,516.70 and 3,441.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,679.69, 14,516.70 and 3,441.07 is: 5,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,679.69 : 14,516.70 = 3,441.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,679.69/14,516.70 = 3,441.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,679.69x = 14,516.70 × 3,441.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,679.69x = 49,952,980.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,952,980.87/9,679.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.60

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