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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,681.93, 14,525.04 and 3,442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,681.93, 14,525.04 and 3,442.32 is: 5,164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,681.93 : 14,525.04 = 3,442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,681.93/14,525.04 = 3,442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,681.93x = 14,525.04 × 3,442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,681.93x = 49,999,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,999,835.69/9,681.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.24

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