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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.28, 14,507.16 and 3,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.28, 14,507.16 and 3,098.16 is: 4,647.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.28 : 14,507.16 = 3,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.28/14,507.16 = 3,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.28x = 14,507.16 × 3,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.28x = 44,945,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,945,502.83/9,671.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.32

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