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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,707.76, 14,562.62 and 3,468.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,707.76, 14,562.62 and 3,468.33 is: 5,202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,707.76 : 14,562.62 = 3,468.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,707.76/14,562.62 = 3,468.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,707.76x = 14,562.62 × 3,468.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,707.76x = 50,507,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,507,954.48/9,707.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.84

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