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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,682.94, 14,525.78 and 3,444.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,682.94, 14,525.78 and 3,444.53 is: 5,167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,682.94 : 14,525.78 = 3,444.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,682.94/14,525.78 = 3,444.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,682.94x = 14,525.78 × 3,444.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,682.94x = 50,034,414.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,034,414.51/9,682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.27

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