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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,679.82, 14,519.73 and 3,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,679.82, 14,519.73 and 3,524.30 is: 5,286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,679.82 : 14,519.73 = 3,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,679.82/14,519.73 = 3,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,679.82x = 14,519.73 × 3,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,679.82x = 51,171,884.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,171,884.44/9,679.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.45

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