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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,709.56, 14,566.23 and 3,385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,709.56, 14,566.23 and 3,385.08 is: 5,078.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709.56 : 14,566.23 = 3,385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709.56/14,566.23 = 3,385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709.56x = 14,566.23 × 3,385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709.56x = 49,307,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,307,853.85/9,709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.28

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