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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.42, 14,506.90 and 3,097.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.42, 14,506.90 and 3,097.58 is: 4,646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.42 : 14,506.90 = 3,097.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.42/14,506.90 = 3,097.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.42x = 14,506.90 × 3,097.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.42x = 44,936,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,936,283.30/9,671.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.30

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