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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,682.63, 14,518.09 and 4,344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,682.63, 14,518.09 and 4,344.84 is: 6,514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,682.63 : 14,518.09 = 4,344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,682.63/14,518.09 = 4,344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,682.63x = 14,518.09 × 4,344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,682.63x = 63,078,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,078,778.16/9,682.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,514.63

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